Stress
Stress and burnout are common to almost all workers in every field. Overwhelming, unrelenting stress creates burnout, which is a state of mental and physical exhaustion. Continual exposure to stressful situations can occur in more parts of life than work; for example, caring for a sick loved one or living through upsetting news can lead to stressful conditions that quickly become overwhelming.
If someone is feeling stressed, they may not be able to find joy in their hobbies, their social interactions, their family, and their career. Chronic stress can also impair brain function, disrupting synapse regulation, and lead to a loss of sociability and avoiding interactions with others. Some research even points to it shrinking the brain!
Research On Stress And NeurOptimal
There is good evidence to suggest that NeurOptimal can have an impact on workers with feelings of stress and burnout. A presentation by Nikki Sopchak, MPA, entitled “Neurofeedback Training For Stress and Burnout in the Workplace: A Double Blind Study,” found that “[a]mong employees with above-average perceived stress levels prior to study, stress and personal burnout scores were significantly reduced by NeurOptimal® training.”