Recognizing Burnout

Written By Colēgia

Burnout can be a challenging thing to manage since it can take a lot of our time and energy to work through. One of the best ways when it comes to dealing with it is by learning how to recognize it. Today we want to take some time to see how we can address this and why it's important for our overall health.

Feeling Tired

Exhaustion is often one of the first big signs of burnout since our bodies physically feel it. Tuning into how we feel is crucial for burnout since most of the time we may ignore this. Self-awareness can help since it allows us to address things when they arise. A good example of this can be feeling exhausted after studying for a long time. Instead of having an extremely long study session, we can opt to break it down into smaller parts. This approach is better since we often work better with breaks for pacing purposes. This sign of burnout is also found when we don't get enough sleep. Sleep is essential for our well-being since it helps us recover from a long day. It gives our minds time to rest and not have to think about any of our responsibilities. A proper night’s sleep can give us the energy needed to take on our tasks while simultaneously preventing burnout in the process.

“Exhaustion is often one of the first big signs of burnout since our bodies physically feel it.”

Lacking Motivation

Lacking motivation is another sign of burnout. A good chance you're experiencing this can be that you're not enjoying activities you once were or you feel that your goals aren't worth pursuing. Both of these things are worth your time regardless of the burnout you're experiencing. The things you enjoy provide you with a sense of happiness and satisfaction. They can also help you relax after a long day and give you the opportunity to spend time with your friends. Your goals are also worth the effort because they provide meaning to you. The feeling of accomplishing a goal you've been working on for a long time can be extremely empowering since it's the culmination of all your time and effort. Motivation is a large part of our lives and rather than letting burnout get to you, recognize when it's affecting your ability to continue doing the things you love.

“Lacking motivation is another sign of burnout.”

Frustration

Frustration is the last major sign of burnout since it can cloud our judgment. When we find ourselves in this frame of mind we need to take some time to review our thoughts. Meditation is a great way to do this since it helps us reframe our thoughts in a manner that can keep us relaxed. It's important to find constructive ways to handle our frustration since we need to acknowledge these feelings. Exercise is one way to handle this since it changes the focus to being physically present with our actions. This can help us step outside of any challenges we're facing and work on something constructive for ourselves. While burnout comes with its own sort of hurdles, the life skills needed to manage it are worth the effort and can lead to an overall better sense of happiness.

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