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How To Be Proactive, So You Don’t Reach The Point Of No Return and Burnout!

Lately, I have been hearing that the “new” working from home has been very hard for some. They are saying they are working more hours then if they were in the office and it is leading to burnout and frustration.

Burnout is not fun. When you reach that point, you are exhausted physically, emotionally and mentally. Sometimes, you don’t even realize what happened. You have changed within. You feel confused, angry, and so tired of everything and everyone and no patience.

How did you get to this point?

High-achievers should continually be on the lookout for the warning signs of burnout because they don’t always see it coming. The doers are passionate about their work progress and tend to work long hours. They take on heavier workloads and put high expectations on themselves, which may lead to burnout if not monitored by pausing with some self-care techniques. Trying to be everything and anything to everyone, putting work 24/7 above rest, relaxation, a little fun, family, and friends. That’s how.

Is there a way to reverse it. Of course, but you have to take some time away from work mentally, emotionally, and physically. Not stepping away for a while could cost you your career, health, and relationships.

“Sometimes it takes an overwhelming breakdown to have an undeniable breakthrough”. ~ unknown

What is burnout?

It is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.

What are some warn signs?

πŸ¦‹ Cynical, critical, pessimism, anger or irritable at work

πŸ¦‹ Disliking the job, forcing yourself to get up and go to work or having a hard time getting started

πŸ¦‹ Irritable or impatient with others, coworker, boss, customers or clients

πŸ¦‹ Lack of energy or low productivity or chronic fatigue or loss of appetite

πŸ¦‹ No focus, mind wanders, forgetfulness, or hard to concentrate

πŸ¦‹ No satisfaction from achievements, feeling unappreciated for all the extra work effort

πŸ¦‹ Feelings of disillusionment about career, isolation, depression, and anxiety

πŸ¦‹ Using alcohol, drugs, or food to feel better or not to feel at all

πŸ¦‹ Change in sleeping patterns, maybe insomnia or oversleeping

If not addressed, burnout can leave people feeling empty, exhausted, depressed, and unable to deal with daily life’s demands.

How to change?

πŸ¦‹ Focus on your recent and past accomplishments
πŸ¦‹ Stop self-criticizing yourself and others
πŸ¦‹ Create a happy space to spend time in for self-reflection, meditation, and prayer
πŸ¦‹ Make and write in a daily gratitude journal

Change your workflow!
πŸ¦‹ Stop multitasking and focus on one task at a time towards completion
πŸ¦‹ Take regular breaks
πŸ¦‹ Limit working overtime
πŸ¦‹ Journal about things that are bothering you and come up with solutions to resolve them.

If you are experiencing some of these symptoms, it’s time to take some action to reverse it. Self-reflect and make some changes to reduce stress and anxiety. Take control of your workload and have reasonable expectations about what is achievable.

Do you have a happy place?

If yes, where is it? I would love to hear about your happy place. If no, why not?

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