Getting out of burnout is a process of awareness.
However, in the search for solutions, we often completely ignore habits that we believe to be positive (or helpless), but which we should avoid.
For that reason, this time we decided to focus on those behaviours that people often engage in that are unhealthy in an attempt to relieve the pressure they feel .
We bring together 10 of them, some identified by Harvard Health Publishing. These are:
- Denying the situation
- Watching endless hours of television
- Withdrawing from friends or partners or, on the contrary, jumping into a frenzied social life to avoid facing problems
- Overeating
- Sleeping much more than the usual hours
- Drinking alcohol in large quantities
- Assaulting others in emotionally or physically violent outbursts
- Starting to smoke or smoking more than usual
- Taking prescription or over-the-counter medications that promise some form of relief, such as sleeping pills, anti-anxiety pills and muscle relaxants
- Taking illegal or dangerous drugs
Although they may be seen as an immediate relief, negative effects are inevitable.
Once we detect the signs of burnout, it is key to take action to begin to remedy it.
Beyond the obvious impact on mental health, burnout can also sap your creativity. Don't try to avoid it. Instead, seek support, take a break and make space for self-reflection.
