Burnout is not only a common problem in sports and work, but it can also happen in our daily lives. Burnout is described as “physical, emotional or mental exhaustion, accompanied by decreased motivation, lowered performance, and negative attitudes towards oneself and others.” If you are experiencing burnout, you may feel physically and emotionally drained, making it challenging to live a healthy lifestyle. Use these tips to help you curb burnout and function at your best every day.
- Effective Stress Coping Strategies can help you prioritize your health and prevent burnout.
- Action-focused approaches – Set boundaries, manage time effectively, ask for help.
- Emotion-centered approaches – Connect with others, exercise, participate in fun activities.
- Well-Balanced Diet supports your immune system and provides protective effects against depression and chronic diseases. Aim to eat whole foods and minimize processed.
- Good Night Sleep is associated with improvements in mental health and aids in everyday activities from getting overwhelming and exhausting.
- Know Your Limits by setting boundaries at work, in your social life, and with your family. This will help you protect your mental health, focus on your needs, and find time to unwind.
- Exercise can help delay chronic disease risk and promote better mental health. Aerobic exercise, resistance exercise, and mind-body exercises are all shown to improve symptoms of depression.
- Connecting with Others and talking to them about what’s on your mind has been shown to positively affect mental well-being and reduce the risk of depression.
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Sources:
Healthline.com/8-tips-for-avoiding-burnout-and-functioning-at-your-best
