Do you ever get this fruitless feeling? It may be burnout. This is a state of severe exhaustion which is brought about by prolonged mental, physical and emotional stress. So, how do we eliminate this burnout beat?
Few ways to stay on track and refresh your motivation
1) Learn to say "NO":
You're not a machine and you can only complete certain tasks within a given time. You are going to have to say "NO" to some people or tasks. Remember that it's better to do a good job with a few obligations rather than disappoint everyone with many obligations.
2) Reach out:
Learn to trust people around you and ask for help. Delegate the work accordingly. Eliminate unnecessary tasks, stop multi-tasking and take strategic breaks.
Also check: Daily stressors that may be leading you to burnout
3) Disconnect from technology:
Try to set some time aside in which you shut down all your gadgets and breathe!
4) Make a schedule:
Make a schedule and stick to it. It's important that you take time out for yourself on weekends and unwind. Also, you are allowed to a day or two off for yourself. Stress, burnout, and fatigue can hamper you productivity. So, make sure you're getting enough time to love yourself too.
5) Eat, sleep and exercise:
Eat a well-balanced diet, get an adequate amount of sleep, and exercise. Sleep will keep you functional throughout the day, exercise will improve blood flow and keep you attentive and diet will keep your body more effective.
6) Be realistic about success:
There's nothing wrong with having big dreams and ambitions but if you're constantly annoyed by a lack of progress, it might be time for you to step back and scrutinize your goals.
7) Take it slow:
Everyone around you is telling you to rush things: "Make money quicker, retire sooner". While these things aren't necessarily bad, they can take a toll on you. Hence, if you're feeling burned out, it's time to slow down.
In a nutshell
Burnout doesn't happen overnight. It's a gradual process that begins as chronic stress and evolves over time. It is important that you take these steps to manage it and keep your life balanced. Â
