A sign that burnout is appearing is how we see it in our body. It causes fatigue, insomnia, sadness and irritability.
Could there be a weekly and/or daily routine we can implement to prevent burnout? Experts say there is; here's what they recommend:
Feeling anxious on Sunday?
Take 15 minutes to plan.
Creating a weekly routine to prevent burnout starts at the beginning of the work week. Planning ahead for the week not only gives us a chance to see what's ahead, but also allows us to create time to relax and do things we enjoy.
No more than 15 minutes and leaving the week planned brings calm and a sense of order.
30 minutes of exercise
Burning calories can also help prevent burnout.
Exercise is a great stress reducer, social opportunity and mindfulness practice. Whether it's high-intensity movement such as plyometrics or HIIT, or more fluid movements such as yoga and walking, the idea is to choose an activity that feels good.
Rise above negative thinking and write it down.
If you feel like it's all getting a bit overwhelming, take a moment to get the talk out of your head and onto paper, or even your phone.
There is no need to save what you write; the aim is to express our thoughts and feelings in a safe environment rather than to keep thinking about them.
Build short moments of peace and rejuvenation.
Small moments of silence, and short naps of 5-10 minutes after an energy-sapping task or meeting can turn a tiring day into a peaceful one. Just two minutes of closing our eyes and focusing on our breathing can give us a boost and make us feel refreshed.
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