“Working hard” and hustling” are some of the words that we have erroneously regarded as sure routes to success. For that reason, many of us have pushed ourselves to extreme ends. Burnout is generally used in terms of work. It is the exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration. In simpler terms, your body and mind have had enough. If you’ve ever experienced burnout before, then you would know that at that point, you can barely do anything. Like most ailments, preventive measures are always better than curative measures. Here are some ways to Prevent Burnout.

  • Improve your energy

The first thing to do is to ensure you have enough strength in the first place. If you wake up tired, chances are that you would get tired much faster. To improve your energy every day, it is important to maintain healthy sleeping habits and healthy eating habits. It is also very important to stay hydrated as much as possible.

Prevent Burnout

  • Prioritize

It is okay to multitask, but all that mental work can leave you drained in no time. No matter how much you push, there is only so much you can do at the same time. Sometimes, you really don’t need to do some of them at all and you can also delegate others. To prevent burnout, set priorities and follow them. With that, your productivity is heightened, and you are less stressed generally.

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  • Exercise

Exercise is not just good for your body, it is also great for your mind and mental wellbeing. People who work-out every morning are said to be more productive generally. Exercise can help alleviate stress and it is also a way to maintain high energy levels and Prevent burnout.

 

  • Take breaks

Do not work round the clock! There is only so much your body can take. This is particularly important where you work an office job and are not required to move around. Take breaks every few hours, at least, to stretch your body and take your eyes away from the screen. Also, taking vacations, and getting involved in a few social activities would provide the balance that you need to prevent burnout.

 

  • Meditate

It is also very important to meditate. Meditating is focusing on one’s mind for a period for spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation. As a form of relaxation, there are various ways to mediate but it generally involves being in silence and connecting with your environment and yourself. Watch the sunset, go to a beach and watch the waves, do yoga, or just listen to soothing music and take a walk. Do this and watch all your stress and worries fade into thin air.

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