6 Ways To Recover From Burnout

Stop and realise that you are burnt-out - It is impossible to cure something when you are not even aware of the true nature of your current situation. If you find yourself with low motivation, decreased health, lack of sleep, poor performance, irritability, and constantly complaining – you need to acknowledge that burn-out has set it. (Image source: Canva)

Intentional detaching – Take a break from the routine of what you have been doing, to specifically relax yourself because of the burnout. This can be as big as taking a sabbatical from work, or as small as booking a spa day to pamper yourself! (Image source: Canva)

Schedule joy in your week! – We don’t give enough importance to hobbies or mere ‘passing time’ activities once we grow up. This is your reminder to do so! Sleep an extra hour, indulge in your favourite food, binge watch Netflix for a day, go for a hike, or sip & paint! (Image source: Canva)

‘Me’ time – We often talk about self-care routine (things we do to take care of ourselves in the week) however it is important to take time and check-in with yourself daily. So, if it is the morning coffee, evening drive home, or night-time skincare; take time out to spend with yourself and remember to concentrate on your breadth for these few minutes! (Image source: Canva)

Say no to something – If you are burn-out, every task may seem like an uphill battle. Resetting boundaries is the need of the hour! You can practice saying no in your safe space, with friends and family, and slowly start setting work-life boundaries in places where you feel overwhelmed. (Image source: Canva)

Use the 2-10 method – Venting can help feeling heard and unburdened, but when you are burnt out, it may seem like all you are doing is complaining/venting. Give yourself a timed allowance. You can only vent 2 times a day for 10 minutes each. Whether you want to talk about the trigger with your family/or write in your journal, put it on a timer and stop after 10 minutes! (Image source: Canva)

Inputs By: Dr. Kriti Gaur Licensed Clinical Counselor (Image source: Canva)