Handling Burnout as a Student

Written By Colēgia

Burnout is a very real thing that affects students at any time in their lives. This can occur due to a wide variety of factors and if unchecked can affect performance in a negative way. Today we want to take some time to discuss how we can handle burnout better.

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Understanding Burnout

Before anything else, we need to understand what burnout is. Burnout can be defined as “a state of exhaustion either physical or mental that is caused by prolonged periods of stress or frustration.” This type of exhaustion can be caused by many different things. An example of this would be if you have done too much exercise without giving your body the proper time to rest. This is dangerous as our muscles need time to rebuild themselves. Mental burnout is more common and is a result of stress building up. This can be caused by an overload of responsibilities or neglecting our personal needs. Motivation is another key component when it comes to burnout and oftentimes we may see a lack of it when we feel this way. Motivation is needed as it can keep us going in spite of any challenges we may face. Our emotional state also plays a role in this as it can affect how we respond to our actions.

“Motivation is another key component when it comes to burnout and oftentimes we may see a lack of it when we feel this way.”

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Accepting And Changing Our View

While burnout isn't healthy, our attitudes toward it can be improved. Rather than denying how we feel towards things that may be adding stress to our lives, it is better to acknowledge them. Self-awareness is one of the best things to do for burnout. Self-awareness respects that we need to do something to get ourselves back to a state of harmony. If our burnout is caused by pressures we are putting on ourselves then we need to take a step back and reassess the situation. Expectations are something that go hand in hand with burnout as stress can occur because of how we think a situation should go. We may not always do well on a test and being gentle with how we perform can make burnout happen less often. The mental aspect of burnout is important as it can feel tough to do anything in this mindset. Shifting our thought process into one that is more flexible is conducive to managing burnout.

“Self-awareness is one of the best things to do for burnout.”

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Taking Steps to Change

Burnout is something that can take time to fix and that is perfectly fine. Handling burnout is a multifaceted process, in that it requires knowledge, a desire to change our way of thinking, and the motivation to take action to change the situation. We may not always be able to remove ourselves from the situation we are in as some things in life are necessary to do, but there are ways to make it easier. Taking the time to maintain your physical and mental health are both needed for preventing burnout. Meditation is another way to help with this as it promotes a good sense of well-being and awareness. The same could also be said for mindful walks or yoga as they can help you get centered. Finding what works for you to relax your mind is essential for burnout as it can help improve the quality of your life.

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