Burnout is trudging to your desk each morning and barely putting a dent in your to-do list. It’s feeling depleted even after a full night’s rest. Burnout is exhaustion; and when you experience it, you know it.
Burnout results from chronic stress at work that hasn’t been properly managed. Here are 4 important tips that will help you recover from it:
One, explore the cause of your burnout. What are you stressed about? Are you nearing a major deadline? Did you take on a new task load? Once you identify the stressor, you can then begin taking the right steps to manage it.
Two, take a vacation. There’s no better time to take a few days off of work. Time away will give you the opportunity to rest as well as come up with a game plan for dealing with the source of your stress and making sure the burnout doesn’t return any time soon.
Three, get back to the basics. Neglecting essentials to good health, like sleep and exercise, can contribute to burnout. So, make sure you’re getting plenty of sleep, exercising regularly, and eating well, too.
Four, think about your personal mission. A lack of fulfillment in your career can also add to burnout. The solution to this problem starts with asking yourself, “Does my job help to satisfy my long-term goals and overall mission?” If the answer is no, brainstorm ways to tie your mission into your career. This might involve approaching your tasks in a new, creative way or even changing how you look at your job.
These four tips will help you recover from burnout.
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