Recovering From Burn Out – What You Should Know
Absolutely anybody can struggle with burn out. Burn out can be both a physical and mental issue. Not only will you feel chronically overwhelmed, fried, and stressed, you may experience physical symptoms. Your appetite can change, as can your sleeping pattern, and many other symptoms can appear. Dealing with burn out before it has a change to become severe is crucial, but it isn’t unheard of for some people to try to plough on. The last thing you want to do when you have burn out, or fear that it could happen, is plough on. Burn out is a sign that you have been pushing yourself too hard, and that you need to slow down. If you aren’t careful, it could take you a year or more to recover from serious burn out. It can be quite serious, and is so much more than feeling stressed every so often.
If you want to recover from burn out and avoid it in future, read on for what you should know:
Come Up With A Self Care Plan
You’re going to need a solid self care plan that you’re confident you can stick to. This means prioritizing the basics; quality sleep, physical activity, and balanced meals. Stay hydrated, and consider adding in supplements to aid in any nutrition gaps. Look at options like Simply CBD and do plenty of research to see if they could help you. You can also prioritize spending time with your loved ones, but spend plenty of time alone, too. Meditation or yoga could help you to become more mindful and less stressed.
Do More Of What Makes You Happy
If you’re going to rediscover the joy of life and recover from this burn out, you need to do more of what makes you happy. Whether this is enjoying long baths, lots of reading, arts and crafts, or something else, plan it each day. Schedule it just like any other important task.
Talk It Out With A Therapist
Talking out your problems with a therapist can help in many ways. Depending on who you work with, they could help you to look at your situation objectively and give you the power to make a change. They can also just listen so you can let everything out that you have been holding in. Some will be able to help you by teaching you CBT techniques and other alternative therapies. Getting help is something most people could benefit from, so don’t feel like a failure because you aren’t going through it alone.
Reassess Your Personal And Professional Goals
Perhaps it’s time to reassess your life goals. If things haven’t gone the way you wanted so far, figure out why. Do you need to change your course? Having goals is great, but if you’re putting yourself under too much pressure, or striving for something that isn’t actually right for you, you will suffer.
Set Boundaries
Make sure you get comfortable setting boundaries, whether that’s with work or your friends. Learn how to say ‘no’ and stand up for yourself. Protect your wellbeing vigilantly!
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Kate Davis-Holmes
Award-winning writer, blogger, social media consultant and charity campaigner. Social Media Manager for BritMums, the UK's largest parent blogging network Freelance clients include Firefly Communications and Save the Children UK. Works with brands on marketing projects. Examples include Visit Orlando, Give As You Live, Coca-Cola and Kodak. Cambridge Law graduate with many years experience working across three sectors in advice, media relations, events, training and project management. Available for hire at affordable rates.
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