Although burnout syndrome is a much more complex issue, it is small day-to-day changes that will lead you to feel more recovered and energised.
So, getting down to business, what can you do to start feeling better NOW?
1. After each completed task, take a moment to celebrate.
One of the reasons why we become overtired is because of this feeling of giving, giving, giving and not feeling that we are receiving. Even though it is our job, our actions are often defined by and for someone else.
Every time you finish a pending task, set aside a moment to have a coffee, make a call, take a little "pause" for a couple of minutes. This changes your mood and recharges you to move on to the next task at hand.
2. While you are working on a goal, don't think about the rest of the things you have to do.
If you are working on one specific task, but your mind is on the other 5 things you have left to do, you are wasting energy, losing focus and causing yourself anxiety about something you can't solve at that exact moment. The reality is that you can only deal with one thing at a time. So think about one thing at a time.
3. If you feel overwhelmed at a certain point in the day, continuing to work will not make you feel better.
The belief that "more is always better" is not necessarily true. If you've been working for hours and you start to feel overwhelmed or stressed, continuing to "get it done faster" can have the opposite effect. You're not 100% feeling that way, and what might take 20 minutes, ends up taking much longer.
In these cases, setting aside 10 to 15 minutes to close your eyes and rest can be very effective in recharging your energy.
Whatever the job, remember that the priority is you. Your well-being. And the responsibility to change how you feel is yours.
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