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BURNOUT
By Eugene Binda
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As the of ciating pool continues to nose dive and more game being played, there is an enormous amount of assignors and the of cials who work for them. Assignors are asking for more of the of cial’s time from them, combine that with work and family life it can become very stressful and burnout starts to set in.
Yes it’s that time of year where most leagues are heading into the second half of the season and each game has a little more importance than the last, especially if means making the playoffs.
As an of cial you are already working three to four nights a week and have found little time to take a break to be with family and friends. Finally a night at home and the phone rings its the supervisor who has taken pretty good care of you all season another of cial has come down with the u and needs you do ll in. Knowing the supervisor has taken pretty good care of you agree to do the game, or if you are a new of cial this is a good opportunity to get in good graces with the supervisor and possibly get a few more choice assignments.
However, always saying yes may not be good for you or the supervisor, yes the game is covered, on the other hand, what happens when you get to the area and really do not want to be there? You start thinking about other things you need to get done whether at work or at home for most it is a time management problem, which if unchecked can result in a build up of stress, which can cause serious problems the during the game.
Along with the added pressure of an irate coach, fans, and
disgruntled players and the constant pressure to make the right call can lead to burnout.
What is burnout? It doesn’t happen over night. Although it is hard to de ne in many was it is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion that occurs when one’s expectations are out of sync with reality.
Burnout is a dreadful af iction that can cause physical and emotional problems. It turns positive stress (“good stress” which stimulates motivation) into negative stress, which can easily damage physical and emotional health and possibly ruin a career and in some cases cost you your family.
Some key of the key indicators of burnout is:
• Taking time to spent with family
• Feeling tired over long periods
of time
• Increased anger towards
participants
• Blaming partner for troubles
during games
• Having trouble concentrating during the game
• To busy to call a friend or read a good book
• No time to keep in shape
• Loss of con dence on penalty
selection
• Emotionally drained after a
game
• Inability to relax
What can be done? You may feel there are a lot of things beyond you control such as travel, partners, coaches and fans. However how you deal with them you can control. If you are stretched to the limit with work and family ask the assignor if there is something closer or take the day off.
Some other tips
• Stay in good physical condition,
a good body has as much to do
with a good mind
• Eat nutritious foods
• Keep a positive out look don’t
let people get to you. Focus on doing well
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