5 Simple Self-care And Time Management Tips To Prevent Burnout -

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands and expectations.

Burnout is recognized by doctors as a mental illness and could also affect your physical health. It could affect your immune system and make you more vulnerable to diseases and infections.

We all feel stressed and overwhelmed sometimes. Therefore it is important to manage your time, be as effective as possible and also make time to rest in order to prevent burnout.

Let’s go over the symptoms of burnout first.

The symptoms of burnout

1. Exhaustion

A clear symptom of burnout is feeling tired all the time. This can be mental, emotional, physical.

2. Lack of motivation

You’re basically dragging yourself out of bed echt morning. Even the thought of going to work is too overwhelming. Things that used to be exciting just aren’t as exciting anymore.

3. Negative emotions

You have more negative emotions than positive ones. You easily get frustrated and you’re very pessimistic.

4. Cognitive problems

You can’t focus or pay attention and you have trouble memorizing stuff.
When we’re stressed, our attention narrows to focus on the negative element that we perceive as a threat. In the short term, this helps us deal with the problem at hand.
This “fight or flight” tunnel vision can negatively affect your ability to solve problems or make decisions.

5. Not taking care of yourself

You’re not eating healthy, you don’t drink enough and you’ve stopped going to the gym. Not prioritizing self-care because you’re “too busy” is probably the main reason most people get burnout.

6. Health problems

High blood pressure, high cholesterol, digestive issues, depression and anxiety, anger issues.

“84 percent of millennials say they have experienced burnout at their current job”

Tips to prevent burnout

1. Take time to unplug and relax

Schedule free time on your calendar, just like you would schedule a meeting, and stick to it. It’s crucial to take the time you need for yourself, even if it’s just 30 minutes a day. You’ll get back to work feeling recharged and inspired, and chances are, you’ll accomplish a lot more than you would if you worked straight through the day.

2. Get enough sleep

The average adult needs 7 to 9 hours of sleep.

Naps are not just for children. Instead of having a second cup of coffee, sleep for 20 minutes. It’s the best way to refresh the brain.

3. Plan healthy meals

Eating healthy is crucial to have enough energy for work and play. Planning your meals can help you save time. Creating a grocery list prevents you from aimlessly walking around the store. Making your meals in advance (meal-prepping) will save you a lot of time