How To Avoid Burnout

Summary: <p>Burnout is NOT fun!</p> <p>Over working yourself to the point where you need to sleep for days is not cool. Being busy is not something you should aspire to. Amazing time management and career alignment should be the goal.</p> <p>While working too many hours can lead to burnout, it's not the only cause.</p> <p><strong>Causes:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Too many hours</li> <li>Working a job you hate</li> <li>Working for a terrible leader</li> <li>Not enough rest</li> <li>Too much stress</li> <li>Lack of support system</li> <li>Ethics / morals / values don't align to your organization</li> <li>Don't get to make your own choices</li> <li>Bored or not challenged enough</li> <li>Taking on too much at once<br> </li> </ol> <p>So with that, what exactly is burnout?</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Signs of burnout:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Feeling tired / exhausted</li> <li>Not wanting to eat</li> <li>Easily getting sick</li> <li>Anxiety is heightened</li> <li>Having a hard time sleeping</li> <li>Difficulty focusing</li> <li>Irritability</li> <li>Easy to get angry or annoyed</li> <li>Feeling sad or depressed</li> <li>Being overly negative / can't find the positive</li> <li>Losing joy / happiness in things / activities / people you used to find it in</li> <li>Withdrawing</li> <li>Low performance / productivity</li> <li>Becoming obsessive over things / activities<br> </li> </ol> <p><strong>What to do:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Take time off if you can</li> <li>Re-balance workload</li> <li>Talk to your leader - ask for options</li> <li>Get some movement in on a regular basis</li> <li>Sleep, sleep, sleep</li> <li>Add in more healthy eating options / vitamins</li> <li>Try meditation</li> <li>Engage in activities that relax you</li> <li>Do some breath work</li> <li>Get help</li> <li>Chat with friends, family and co-workers more frequently</li> <li>Distance yourself from negative people</li> <li>Work on projects that fuel your purpose<br> </li> </ol> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Merch </strong>(you can get 15% off using code <strong>CAREERTALKPOD15</strong>):</p> <p><a href="http://careertalkswag.com/">careertalkswag.com</a></p> <p><strong>Paypal:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://paypal.me/stephdennis13">paypal.me/stephdennis13</a></p> <p><strong>Anchor:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/careertalk">https://anchor.fm/careertalk</a></p> <p><strong>Amazon Wishlist:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3T3HCEGR737Y7?ref_=wl_share">https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3T3HCEGR737Y7?ref_=wl_share</a></p> <p><strong>Steph's Instagram:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/">https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/</a></p> <p><strong>Pod Instagram:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/careertalkpodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/careertalkpodcast/</a></p> <p><strong>Steph's Facebook:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/stephdennis13">https://www.facebook.com/stephdennis13</a></p> <p><strong>Pod Facebook:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/careertalkpodcast">https://www.facebook.com/careertalkpodcast</a></p> <p><strong>For show notes go to:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/">http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/</a></p> <p><strong>To work together</strong> (resume reviews, career coaching, etc.):</p> <p><a href="http://listentocareertalk.com/">listentocareertalk.com</a></p> <p><strong>For the Google Survey:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1">https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1</a></p> <p>We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis</p> <p>You’re awesome!!</p> <p>Go be your amazing self today!!!</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/careertalk/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/careertalk/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/careertalk/support</a>