Psychologist warns of burnout risk from linking self-worth to achievement

Psychologist Atheer Al-Ghamdi has warned that individuals who tie their self-worth to achievement are at risk of burnout.

Speaking on the "Ya Hala" program aired on Rotana Khalijia, Al-Ghamdi explained that psychological burnout is essentially the same as occupational burnout. She said burnout often stems from a person’s job, leading them to perform tasks continuously and mechanically, following the same daily routine as if on autopilot.

She added that some people equate their value as individuals with their work, but there is a clear distinction between the two. While a sense of self-worth can be enhanced through certain actions and relationships, a person’s inherent value remains unchanged.

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