Burnout is experienced in a different shade at home, where the symptoms tend to be tiredness, confusion, forgetfulness, frustration and anger. As the mood starts to dip slowly, the mind reaches a low state, from which it is hard to climb back.

Taking a vacation is a great idea, to begin with, even if you don’t really go anywhere. The idea is to take a break from your work.

• If possible, have separate places for work, rest or discussion when working from home.
• Make yourself a mini work area in the corner of the room rather than working all over the house on your laptop.
• Set boundaries with your family and loved ones, letting them know the times you would be working.
• Have a ritual like doing some exercise, going for a jog, followed by a bath to set your mind in ‘work mode’ while establishing a time gap, to transition yourself to work. This emulates the office commute and gets you in your mental work zone.

If you already feel burnt out:

1. Go for a walk and sit alone for a while.
2. If that is not possible, go take a shower and provide your thoughts with some space.
3. Turn off the screens around you and do something that brings you joy.
4. Avoid smoking/drinking.
5. Connect with your loved ones.
6. Get some exercise
7. Do a self-care activity.
8. Try to work smart, not hard.
9. Practice mindfulness.
10. Do a gratitude exercise that focuses on the positive.