Burnout is REAL and SCARY, do you have any tips?

Overcoming burnout can be a challenge, but there are many ways to get through it. One approach is to take some time for yourself every day. This could involve doing something you enjoy or spending time with loved ones. You also need to make sure that your work/life balance is correct by setting limits on how long you will work each day and taking breaks accordingly.

Take some time out on an activity that COMPLETELY takes your mind off of work for an extended period of time. An example is something like rock climbing - where you have no choice but to focus on what you're doing on the rocks!

Sorry to hear that, Maya. Hope, you will get well soon. I can suggest to use a thing that i call "one good thing today". Basically, at evening you start to think what enjoyable thing you will do for yourself tomorrow. You choose one and make it the next day. For example: "tommorow, i will take this expensive, but seems tasty smoothie". Or "tommorow i will visit spa at the evening". It creates a feeling of anticipation and makes your day more enjoyable. And since burnout is (as far as i know) is chemical disbalance, this slowly gets you on track. At least, this usually works for me. Hope this will help

Sad to hear that Maya! I think you could start by regularly checking your burnout risk using burnoutindex.yerbo.co and if you like that, following the actions suggested and using the Slack app to push conversations with your manager in yerbo.co.

Hey, Maya! Don't worry! It happens to everybody now and then :) My tip- get enough time off to start missing your work. It may take a while, but you'll get back fully motivated, inspired and relaxed. There's always going to be more work. But YOU are the only one.

Hey Maya, sorry to hear that. What really helped me recover from and avoid burning out again, is journaling and tracking thoughts and feelings throughout the day. It's helped me understand my own limits and learn more about myself overall. I'm more than happy to share my journalling template with you if you are interested in trying it out. Feel free to shoot me an email at faiz@backspacethat.com

Maya, I think we all unconsciously end of burning out in the pursuit of our goals. Some of things that have helped me are regular workout (whatever one loves), meditation, no screen time every day, spending time with family and lastly, reflecting back every now and then. When we run too fast, it's difficult to track if it's the right direction. Lot of times, slowing down really helps before we start running again. Hope it helps a tiny bit!

BURNOUT is a fact! Ill be honest, as a business owner; i absolutely hate it when someone working says this to me. i dont feel burnout; thats probably coz the company is mine. any way, suggestions for your burnout feeling, do something that you enjoyed at the age of 15. I'm serious, trust me just do it !

The best way to avoid burnout is to step away from the computer when your brain is churning. Taking small breaks, having tea or coffee, or going for a walk always helps me relax and get back to work more enthusiastically.

During 2020, I worked 80 hour weeks programming covid testing pipelines. My answer to the resulting burnout was to switch to half-time and take a pseudo-sabbatical. I know that is not possible for many people and I am blessed - at the same time if there is any way you can simply take a break and work less for awhile, while the loss of income temporarily hurts, in the long term you can be way better off. I know I am better for the sabbatical. I think the whole concept of saving the time off for retirement is crazy; better to plan on some while younger and you actually have the health and energy to enjoy the time doing something else.

Sorry to hear this, Maya. Burnout is quite a severe problem that often goes unnoticed and takes a massive toll on us. I often experience burnout due to my lack of preserving an average working balance and often lacking the energy or focus to do work at a specific time, especially during the summer months. Something that always helps me to have a fresh start and slowly get into healthier habits is: - to deep clean up my remote working space - schedule breaks and working time in a calendar or to-do list - go outside for a walk - I'm most productive when I work from a quiet coffee shop - Document the exact work I've done As I'm struggling to get back on track, this is a much-needed thread of advice, so thank you!

This is why it's important to take needed breaks. The result of burnout could take more time to get back into the groove or work at all, wasting more time than standard breaks.

I would think about the quality regimen and rest in the first place! p.s This discussion was created for you! :) https://www.producthunt.com/disc...

Burnout is a genuine problem for anyone who works from home. The isolation is perfect for a routine of lazing around in bed and scrolling through Facebook, usually in between answering work emails. A couple of ways to combat work-from-home burnout are: 1) Take a walk 2) Go to the gym 3) Hang out with friends 4) Schedule a volunteer project 5) Take a vacation 6) Volunteer at your community center 7) Drink more water 8) Use a timer to limit the time you spend on social media Don’t let your work or social life suffer by not trying to get out of the house and into the world.

Working from home makes you feel like you have loads of time and you can just do whatever you want. But it’s easy to get distracted and deviate from your goals. You need to set a clear plan for yourself. First, you need to find what you want to do. Search for people in your field who are making a lot of money. Learn from their success. Research online. There is a lot information available. It doesn’t cost a penny, so why not use it?

I'm sorry to hear that Maya. I hope you recover from it asap! Here's something I practice to avoid burnout as a Content Writer who writes blogs on a daily basis. >> I regularly use the POMODORO Timer (I downloaded it on my Macbook Air) for my work. So here's how I do it - Work for 25 mins and take a 5 mins break. Continue this cycle 4 times and then take a big break of 20 mins. This helps me stay productive and at the same time take rest appropriately. 🙌🏻 Here are a few other ways you can try out : - Meditation - Casual Walks - Reading Books Hope this helped 🙌🏻

Based on the opinions of career advisers, I did everything wrong - I quit, simply because I could no longer bring myself to just come into the office. but it has helped me at least in that I now feel much better, I have had time to sort things out calmly, and I am now doing something completely different (I mean the field of work). So the advice above about finding more time for yourself might work, if only to get closer to yourself and better understand what's really going on with you, and gradually change the things you're not comfortable with. It would also be cool to have someone there to support you during this period.

Oh, actual thread. I just raised the topic of the importance of rest today. https://www.producthunt.com/disc... Most of my friends and myself have experienced burnout. Therefore, it is really very important not to forget to pause and unload, change the type of activity and enjoy life. First of all, normalize your work schedule and give your brain a break. I wish you a speedy return from this terrible state!

Definitely real! How to handle with it everybody chooses its own tools and practice.

Try doing some Yoga. It really helps.