How do you beat burnout? (no meditation please)

Feeling like a cog in a machine serving someone else's gain, striving for a corporation that clashes with our personal ideals, being partnered with co-founders who shy away from pulling their weight, or simply juggling a multitude of tasks with no clue of prioritization - these are the kindling that fuels our burnout. Speak from a place of experience, I once found myself teetering on the edge of a colossal burnout. In my pursuit of an antidote, I stumbled upon sophrology. It forced me to hit the pause button, take a step back, and reassess my work from a fresh viewpoint. My two pennies' worth of advice would be this - when the tempest of overwhelming emotions starts brewing, switch up your perspective. Take stock of your victories, no matter how small, and revel in the simple, yet profound pleasures life offers. While these joys may come cheap, they hold an immeasurable value in keeping the burnout at bay. So, here's my slice of wisdom, served straight up, no chaser. May it be the beacon that guides you through the fog of your burnout.

May sound cliche but actually works- we need to learn to enjoy small things and live in the present (not worrying about the future and contemplating about the past). Remember that your value doesn't depend on work or prestige, those are social constructs. Cultivating genuine personal qualities is important

For me, it's turning off all electronics and heading off-grid for a weekend with family and friends. What always helps me is being in the middle of nature, be it in a cabin in the middle of the woods, at a lake, or at a beach somewhere.

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Good night sleep (7-8h) and long walks (~1h) during the day have been essential for me in combating burnout. Regular exercise helps manage the stress hormones that build up due to our fast-paced industry. Additionally, I cut out coffee for a couple of months the last time I experienced burnout, which significantly reduced my anxiety levels. No medications.