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5 Ways to Prevent Job Burnout
By MARGARITA TARTAKOVSKY, M.S.
Associate Editor Hohlbaum offered these tips to prevent full-blown burnout. 1. “Recognize when your passion has turned to poison,” she said. “If you no longer wake up with fire in your belly — but rather with your stomach on fire — you are burned out.” In other words, she said that you might be burned out if: the work you were passionate about now feels like a burden; you avoid your coworkers and isolate yourself; and you can’t enjoy your professional accomplishments. 2. Honestly assess your situation and work toward solutions.According to Hohlbaum, ask yourself the following questions: “What am I passionate about? Am I doing those things? Why am I doing what I am doing? What would I feel if I were to change my situation? What one thing can I change today? What action can I take to alter my position? Can I allow myself to take a break from my current situation? How long would I need?” 3. Make time for yourself daily. “It can be as simple as taking a brisk five-minute walk to the mailbox and back, grabbing your favorite cup of coffee or allowing one entire hour of uninterrupted time to just be.” Another idea is to head to bed 30 minutes earlier and cuddle up with your favorite book, she said. 4. Seek support. Talk to someone you trust about your feelings and work situation. 5. Be receptive to your own feelings and needs. Check in with yourself throughout the day and try to respond to your needs as much as possible. “If afternoons are particularly difficult for you, plan some time to just breathe then,” Hohlbaum said. |
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