off-topic How do you deal with burnout and exhaustion?

[Reelz]

Burnout and exhaustion affect virtually every body. Whenever I went through this myself, I always look for methods to control stress and at the same time maintain my personal life. I make sure to set a clear task to perform step-by-step and it has helped me stay focused without developing much stress from too much work.

 

[NatureFreak]

Yeah sometimes work takes it's toll on me. What I do is do some light activities that can improve my situation. This can be reading, watching TV, or cycling.

 

[Harsh World]

For me, I just disconnect. It's the most helpful thing that I can do: Ignore the noise and only focus on what's truly important to me in life, like how friends or family are doing for example.

I'm retired, so I have the ability to do that until I'm back to myself again.

However, I have learned a lot of coping techniques in behavioral therapy presentations before that can help without having to resort to cutting everything off. One thing that helps me is breathing in on a 4 second count through the nose and exhaling on a 4 second count through the mouth. Another technique is simply a 30 minute walk outdoors without distractions.

 

[ActionAce]

When I experience burnout, I take care of myself first and also set achievable goals to manage the situation. I allocate time for activities that I love the most. This makes me relax well enough.

 

[Ashake]

My wellness depends on how well I take care of myself . So, I deal with burnout by making sure that I read books, walking or practicing yoga. I also reject tasks that make me tired and do the duties that help my mind relax.

 

[Reelz]

Taking regular breaks from work makes me stronger. During times when I feel exhausted at work, I take some days off and do activities that are independent from my job. The shift to a new area inspire me to recover so fast. Setting boundaries with both my work and personal life is what made everything so manageable.