From Youtubers to CEOs gigantic
companies, every productive individual is exposed to the enemy of efficiency
and happiness; the Burnout, but before diving into this topic, let’s start by
giving some definitions; a burnout is the state of psychological and physical tiredness.
This state usually occurs when you
experience long-term monotone routine, stress and exhaustion in your daily life
or during work hours, or when you have been working in a physically or
emotionally draining role for an extended time.
You can also face burnout when
your repetitive efforts at work have all failed to produce the results that you
expected, and you feel deeply disappointed as the result of that.
The most important thing that people overlook; burnout state doesn't go
away by its own –as it didn’t appear on its own either, instead it will get
worse and worse unless you acknowledge
it and deal with the original issues causing it. If you ignore burnout, it will
absorb all your positive energy and only cause you further damage downwards.
Thus it is crucial that you begin the healing processes as soon as
possible. Recovery from burnout isn’t easy at all; it is a slow journey, not a
quick run to your initial mental and physical state. You need to spare some
time and space to recuperate.
The following article highlights some recovery strategies that are all
useful in different circumstances. You may notice that some of these tactics
will work for you, while others will not for the moment or for other reasons, consequently
you have to find equilibrium and pick up the best strategies that feels right
to you.
Positive Thinking
Burnout hasn’t a good side; it causes you only to slip into a sequence of
negative thoughts. This negative thinking gets bad over time and makes you see
your whole future as futile and a dark image of an adult life, which deepens
your suffer.
One major step toward breaking with the burnout is to stop overthinking
what is coming up and to think positively about your current experiences, when
you are in recovery from burnout, it can be a real challenge to develop the
habit of positive thinking and to leave the comfort zone of darkness and
laziness.
Thus it is why it's important to start by small steps; Try thinking of
something positive and cheerful before you get out of bed each morning, you
will find yourself smiling for a good reason, or else, at the end of the day,
think back to great things that you did at work or at home.
You need to understand that even small accomplishments are celebration worthy,
and these celebrations will help you rediscover happiness and colorful meaning
in your life again.
Try to answer this
question: “Why a Burnout?”
Positive thinking will not carry you through your burnout alone, you first
need to recognize why you have experienced burnout. In some cases, the answer
will be obvious, even if you try to turn an eye blind on it, other times, it
will take some time and retrospection to expose the reasons.
First, detect any bitterness that you feel towards your work in general or
some specific things during it, frequently, feeling of resentment toward
multiple points makes it uneasy for you to enjoy your time, without knowing the
exact reason, you feel that an important thing is missing, with sufficient
time, you feel the burnout.
Once you have identified the cause (or the causes) of your burnout, write
down all the ways that you can manage or eliminate those causes of anxiety or sadness.
Maybe it is time for a vacation
One good way to clear your mind, refresh your life and start your path
toward recovery is to take a real vacation, leaving behind you –even for a short time- the crowded world of
routine and responsibilities.
Sparing some time away from work gives you the distance you need to
relax and de-stress, also you can refill your energy gauge for a strong comeback.
Even as the stress and troubles that you are experiencing at work may
still be waiting for you when you get back, taking some time off is vital for
getting the rest you need and coming up with a strong will and long-term
solutions to burnout.
Check again your objectives
Burnout can take place when your daily work is out of harmony with your
values and standards, or when it is not contributing for your long-term goals. All
that may lead to frustration and ultimately burnout if you have no clear idea
what your goals are.
Begin by identifying your principles and goals, and think about what gives
you the real meaning in your work, then use this to make
a personal mission avowal, this self analysis –even if it seems simple- will
give you a profound understanding of what you find most important, and it will
show you which things are missing from your work or life.
After that, look at the possible ways that can tie your values and mission
to your current role, doing that opens the door for real internal peace and
happiness, and could mean crafting your job to fit you the best, or just
changing the way you look at your job.
Get enough sleep
Some people like to brag about not
sleeping and feel superior when they work around the clock. This is like vaunting
about cutting your own hand.
Depriving yourself doesn’t make
you superior or more efficient; it only accelerates your burnout arrival.
Getting enough sleep hours makes you smarter, better-looking for sure, more
creative, it can add years to your life
according to several studies. You can read more about how you can get sufficient sleep here.
Exercise can make things better,
or worse!
If you are burned out -even no one
ever tells you to exercise less, maybe you should. Burnout period needs sufficient
physical rest and adequate mental effort to reassess things and rebuild your
mental state.
Unfortunately a lot of people fry themselves into
physical pain by forcing workouts when all what they need is to rest. As we
know, exercise helps prevent burnout, but amplifying it does not make the way
to beat your burnout state, it only worsens your condition by adding physical
pain and fatigue.
The answer to gauging how much you
should exercise is to ask yourself: Is doing that fun? This simple question
will draw the boundaries between healthy and helpful exercise, and burning your
body into ashes.
Learn how to refuse
During your recovery, don’t take on any new commitments, you see, you are
not the only person on earth who has to solve problems, learn how to take your
part, and let people do their parts.
This might be a real challenge; particularly if you are a kind person who
learnt to never turn down a request, people gradually will exploit your kindness
and load you up with tasks and responsibilities to free themselves.
English language –and all languages- has a solution for you, it is called:
no! Two letters, right? Use it diplomatically and politely and you will find
yourself in a balance state.
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