What is burnout syndrome?
He burnout syndrome It is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and constant stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained and unable to fulfill your obligations. Then, as the stress continues to increase, you begin to lose interest and motivation.
We are currently immersed in a culture of hustle and bustle that sees us taking on more and more responsibilities in our schools, universities and jobs. Young people are increasingly overworked and stressed as we strive to succeed.
That point when you explode and simply can't keep up with your overloaded schedules, is when you are most at risk of suffering from burnout syndrome , which has become very common among millennial employees and Generation Z students.
How to avoid or overcome burnout syndrome?
Taking a long vacation can be a much-needed break from work and help offset burnout. But if you then return to the same emotionally and physically exhausting work routine, you're likely to fall back into the busyness trap.
Research suggests that daily recovery efforts are more important than waiting for the weekend or vacation. Below are some important ways you can adapt your daily routine to prevent and truly cure burnout.
Separate work and free time: say no to doing thousands of things at once.
While you may feel like you're being more productive and getting more done by multitasking, chances are you're just taking longer overall to complete tasks. On top of that, multitasking can make you feel overwhelmed.
Separate work and free time
Do yourself a favor and keep work-related notifications off when you get home. It's important to separate yourself, so your mind feels like there's a safe space free from interference from stress (aka any messages from coworkers or incoming emails from your boss).
Invest in rejuvenation
Invest time in your physical and mental well-being and practice self-care every day. Enjoy a relaxing nightly facial routine , relax with 10 minutes of meditation or go for a 15-minute walk outdoors with your favorite music.
Take a mental break every day.
When you feel like you are being unproductive and exhausted, take a mental break (yes, you can afford to take a 1-hour break) and do something that makes you happy.
You will return mentally recharged and ready to get back to your routine with more motivation and ideas.
These brain breaks can include leisure activities (watching a TV show, taking a shower, etc.), social activities (laughing a lot with a friend, talking to your parents, teasing your siblings, etc.), and physical activities.
Anything that makes you feel good and clears your mind is welcome.