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It's okay to take a break once in a while it is essential. The human body is the greatest machine that was ever invented just like any hardworking piece of machinery we are vulnerable to overload, especially with the increasing abundance that we are consuming daily.
So it's important to hit the refresh button after a hard day of work to ensure we stay at the top of our game.
This is what I did in my burnout to keep myself sane.
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Surrender to your burnout.
Burnout might be a sign that you've been focusing on a difficult task or maybe you're headed in the wrong direction. This is an important time to STOP and refocus.
Action steps :
• Slow down
• Get some sunlight to reenergize
• Meditate ;focus on your breathing
• Immerse yourself in nature and you'd be surprised how powerful it is to be in nature (something energizing about listening to and watching birds).
• Take a walk (morning and/or afternoon to clear your head.
• Take a nap or breaks between your work
• Shut off all devices to remove unnecessary distractions.
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Situate yourself in silence to let your mind wander and form new ideas and connections. Allow yourself to evaluate your situation without getting reactive.
Action Steps :
Be an observer of your thoughts.
• Try to get ten minutes of solitude in the morning before diving into the chaos
• Observe your thoughts, meditation also helps here in this regard.
• Write down your thoughts without passing judgment just observe.
• If you feel creative, sketch your thoughts on paper.
• Try to get a few minutes before bed to reflect on your day.
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Recover your energy and get back into your work refocused. You are not doing anyone any favors by overworking yourself. it's best to take a break and dive back in with a fresh set of ideas rather than producing a lot of work that ends up disappointing you and your team.
Quality always trumps quantity.
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