Burnout is when a person undergoes a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that can remove the joy out of your job, friendship, and family time. Continual exposure to highly stressful situations such as working long hours, getting bombarded with tasks, and witnessing upsetting news can lead to burnout.
If you’ve found yourself in this stressful condition — here are five effective ways to ‘cure’ it and allow you to enjoy living again.
Think of Something New
Instead of concentrating on how you’re going to cope with your workload tomorrow during your off-hours, it’s best to try something new or think about other things. These ‘things’ can be shopping for franchises offering eco-friendly items for your dream business or playing tennis over the weekend with a friend. It helps you get your mind off work and allow you to look forward to something pleasurable, alleviating stress, and making you feel happier.
Lean On Your Support System
If you have a support system, whether it consists of friends or family, take advantage of their existence and lean on them whenever you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or exhausted. Let your loved ones know about what’s bothering you at work or in general, and don’t shy away from the support they’re more likely willing to lend. After all, they’re there for a reason, so when you’re feeling blue, contact them and let it loose.
Put Away Your Gadgets
In today’s modern working environment, almost everyone carries a smartphone or other gadgets around the office, leaving you mentally and physically still attached to work even after work hours — leading to burnout and excessive stress levels. The remedy to this is actively limiting your use of your digital devices after finishing work. You can do this by placing your smartphones in unusual places like the basket or drawer to deter you from picking it up and checking your emails. After all, whatever it is, it can wait till tomorrow.
Focus On Your Journey
Although it’s great not to lose track of your goals or aspirations, solely focusing on these final results can lead to burnout and extreme stress. That’s because you’re going to think more about ‘when am I going to reach it,’ rather than appreciating the progress you’ve made. Focusing on the journey, such as small wins and knock-backs, help you feel less stressed and cope better. Remember to be kind to yourself and begin focusing on improving your routine and how you’re currently feeling.
Admit That You’re Struggling and Get Help
If you’re struggling with your workload or tasks given by your boss, it’s time to admit it and get help. If the executives in your company or the people you work for have some common decency, they’ll be able to help you out by spreading your tasks more to reasonable times or give you more break time. However, if the adjustments aren’t enough anymore, it’s time to get professional help.
These professionals can help you learn to recognize and tackle signs of burnout, set healthy boundaries, and receive healthy stress coping strategies — improving your effectiveness at work and home.
Everyone needs rest. Acknowledge that you’re overworking yourself and embrace the tips mentioned to destress and enjoy life — and remember that the small things you do for leisure, such as going for a walk at the park during the weekend and reading a book, aren’t a waste of time.
