If you are constantly
overworking your body and mind, you will eventually reach the point of burnout.
Your body and mind cannot handle prolonged high levels of stress. You can also
reach emotional burnout if you do not take the time to rest your mind. People
who are experiencing burnout feel unmotivated, unhappy, and exhausted. If this
sounds like you, continue reading to learn how to end burnout and increase
well-being.
Some of the key signs of
burnout are difficulty focusing, lack of joy, struggling to maintain
relationships, frustration, unexplained insomnia, and body pains. Burnout can
have long-lasting effects on your body and mind if it goes untreated. These
effects include poor work performance, lack of enjoyment from things you used
to enjoy doing, and increased risk of health concerns, such as heart disease,
type 2 diabetes, and depression.
To start the journey of
ending your burnout, you need to find the source. The most common stressors
that can cause burnout are demanding jobs, stressful academic schedules, and
relationship issues. A combination of stressors with a lack of relief can send
you into exhaustion and burnout.
Once you identify the
causes of your burnout, decide what changes you can make in your life to
lighten your load. If you are feeling overwhelmed with work, talk to your boss
to see if tasks could be reassigned or given a longer deadline. If you are
overloaded with personal commitments, consider canceling and rescheduling to
give yourself time to relax.
Turn to others to help
you create a path to ending burnout. Reach out to friends and family to spend
time with them and confide in them on how you are feeling. Develop friendships
with your coworkers to make your work environment more enjoyable. Begin to
limit your contact with negative and toxic people who ruin your mood. Connect with
a support group or community group that can help you deal with you daily
stressors and learn coping mechanisms.
Start re-framing the way
you look at work to ease your burnout and prevent reaching burnout again. Work
to find value in your job and focus on the aspects of your job that you enjoy.
Find a balance between work and your personal life. Having a good work/life
balance will help you focus on the time you have off from work with loved ones,
doing hobbies you enjoy, or another area of your life that brings you joy.
Consider taking time off to have a break from work and use the time to
recharge.
Mental and physical
exhaustion can take a toll on your well-being. Taking the steps to make your
life easier and more enjoyable will help you move away from the burnout
feelings. Prioritize yourself and your needs to take charge of your mental and
physical health.
Sources:
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/burnout-prevention-and-recovery.htm
https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/burnout-recovery