These days getting work itself is a huge task, so when we do get something we have been aspiring for, we dive into it so deeply that often we forget how we began the process and how it was supposed to go. We lose track of time and sometimes we lose the will to continue the very work we shed blood and tears to get.
It is a very natural response to being surrounded by nothing but work and deadlines. Gradually, we stop looking at the bigger picture, as well as the mirror, and the present distorts itself so badly that all we want to do is lie in bed and ignore the constant messages and notifications of the texts from our bosses.
This has especially been happening due to the increasing capitalist system, which is forcing us to work twenty four hours just to afford two normal meals a day. This not only brings on work related depression and discouragement but burnouts as well.
We have prepared some very easy tasks to help you with this somewhat rocky situation and prevent these burnouts because in the long run. If you don’t, they will cause damage to your plans and probably your CV as well.
As soon as you acquire the job you have been working for, it is important to pace yourself while learning new things and adjusting yourself among others and the workload. As a newbie you might want to take more than your fair share of work home just to be appreciated but it’s not in your best interest at all! So, you should pace yourself and go about things calmly because only a calm mind that can handle these situations in a proper manner will be able to move forward.
Although this may sound counter productive but in the long run this little trick will not only increase your productivity but your energy levels towards the work given to you as well! So, mark your calendar for little well deserved breaks. If a full day off from the job isn’t possible, take half days when you can be mindful of the deadlines and your coworkers.
Many people like to keep their hobbies and work life separate but sometimes combining them both brings the best results. Introduce little things you enjoy into your work life such that you are excited to start working when you wake up! Not only will it make your life easier but probably affect the people around you positively as well.
Avoiding social media at work can serve as a reminder that everything you see on the screen isn’t real and you do not need to be demotivated by people who are working differently. As much as we love social media, it only shows one side of a very multifaceted picture and can affect your energy levels.
In times when nothing seems to work out, happy and quirky music is your best friend. Get that playlist ready and bop your head to it while you carry on working on things you need to finish by tonight. Music has been proven to improve or have the opposite effect on your mood depending on its genre and lyrics of the songs.
Sometimes, making friends in a place really helps to ground you and a little laughter here and there will lighten up your heart. It will make your fingers a little less heavy when skipping on the keyboard. Man is a social animal hence science also backs this up!
Once a burnout happens, it may seem very difficult to bounce back but studies show a change of environment like a holiday may significantly improve those feelings and make you be ready to do what you’ve always done; strive for the better and maybe for the best! Humans are bound to get tired of routines but strangely we also crave them. Among these tips on how to prevent burnout at work, seeing a therapist and pouring your heart out is also not a bad idea at all.
