There are many ways we can experience burnout in our lives. It can be that we are doing too much at work, perhaps we are overdoing it socially, or we’re just taking on too much and are way too busy. With it being easier than ever to speak to friends and family and make plans it can be way too simple to have a booked-up calendar. While this sounds great in theory, it can also mean that you are left struggling with balancing everything else in your life which can lead to burnout. Burnout is never fun and can be a real struggle to cope with. Luckily there are a few ways you can deal with this and it isn’t too difficult to do. Here are our top tips to help you to avoid burnout.
Don’t be afraid to say no
When you are having people plan things with you left, right and centre you want to avoid the dreaded FOMO and therefore say yes to all of them. At the time this can sound fine, but once it rolls around you end up shattered and not having a moment to just stop and relax. Because of this, don’t be afraid to say no. Don’t feel like you need to accept all invitations and remember there will be things you can do in the future.
Give yourself at least one evening off a week to relax
Even the most social of social butterflies need to make time to relax. Give yourself one evening a week where you just focus on yourself and enjoy some much-needed downtime. You could take a bubble bath, read a book with a glass of wine, or try something like CBD oils or gummies to help you relax and sleep better. Activities that focus on relieving both physical and mental stress can make relaxation feel much more effective. Taking time to prioritise your body’s recovery can amplify the benefits of your downtime. Deep Tissue Massage in Chesterfield, VA (or another local area) is a great option to help release tension in your muscles, reduce stress, and leave you feeling refreshed both physically and mentally. Whether it’s a massage, some yoga, cooking a favourite meal, or indulging in a hobby you love but don’t always have time for, finding ways to truly relax can make a huge difference to your overall well-being.
Leave work at work where possible
It can be easy to succumb to the pressures of work whereby you feel you need to check your emails or do tasks when you get home. While this is good, you also don’t need to do this and should get your work tasks done during the day. Bringing it home can just cause unnecessary stress and for you to feel like you can never relax. If you do have to work late sometimes then do so, but make sure it isn’t a regular habit that you get yourself into.
These are just a few top tips to help you to avoid burnout in your life. Being burnt out can lead you to feeling both physically and mentally ill and as such you want to try and stop this from happening. Have you ever suffered from burnout before? In this case, what did you do to stop it from happening? Let us know some of the ways in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.
Love,
TDP x