Our focus is usually on how to prevent burnout in our daily lives, but today, we're going to focus on how to deal with burnout once we're already there.
Considering the low energy levels we experience when suffering from burnout, activities such as exercising and doing creative things, among others, although very good for our health, are not very realistic for us to do. At this point, apart from seeking help, the priority should be on things that recharge us. In short, it's about doing less, rather than more.
- Take breaks more often: Don't wait until you feel overwhelmed to do so. The idea is to do it so you don't reach that point. Ten minutes every hour, or 15 minutes every hour and a half, work wonders when you're feeling tired.
- See things that make us laugh: With burnout, our mood is not the best, and irritability is a constant. Using these "breaks" to see things that make us laugh produces endorphins and puts us in a better mood for the rest of the day.
- Not acting at the peak of stressIf we are burned out, stress is surely a constant in our daily lives. Whenever stressful situations arise, take a break to breathe and ask ourselves:
- What would this situation be like if I weren't viewing it with stress?
- What would it be like from a place of calm?
We allow ourselves to realize that it is possible to see the situation differently, if we want to. Without talking about how it recharges us, and we think of solutions with more lightness and clarity.
Listening to our body is key. If we need rest, we take a break. If we are stressed, we stop to breathe. Our well-being is the priority.
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