How to avoid burnout?

In the fall, we are once again immersed in our studies, spending hours preparing for classes and often leaving no time for ourselves. Add to this the overcast weather and rain that often affect our moods. Getting into a new routine, we quickly become tired and lose the desire to do anything. How do you fight this, where do you find energy and how do you stay motivated?

Train to rest

Treat rest as a must on your to-do list. Make time for yourself just as much as you make time for work or preparing for seminars. Don't wait for a moment of total fatigue, but try to combine your schedule so that you don't get overworked. To better understand when to leave room in your schedule to rest, track your performance over the course of several days. Maybe you find it easier to work and study in the evening, and you force yourself to do it in the morning. For example:

Having a sport that you enjoy.
Watching movies and TV shows. Taking up hobbies.
Reading books for fun. Not for coursework or seminars, but something from literature you've wanted to read for a long time.
"Doing nothing." Yes, just lying in bed and doing nothing can be helpful too.

Congratulate yourself

We often berate ourselves for failures, but we don't praise ourselves for successes. How do you feel about an exam you didn't pass and an exam you got an "A" on? Probably, in the first case, you will blame yourself for the failure, excitement, or lack of preparation. And you'll begin to do more than rejoice over a good grade. A chapter of a book you read, a lecture you listened to, a resume you sent to a company, or the first day of an internship are all reasons to praise yourself and know that you are moving forward. These seem like little things, but pay attention to them: they are a huge part of working on yourself.

Think about the importance of action

Define what you're striving for and why it matters. First, any worker has a mission. Artists, doctors, and engineers alike do work that benefits and is needed by people. Your actions are not just a way to get money or learn a profession, but to make a difference locally or globally, to make life easier for others, to provide new knowledge. There are many ways to do this, but the bottom line is the same: your work or learning is meaningful.

Secondly, your actions must be useful or interesting to you. It's easier to get things done and accomplish your goals when you know that your school or work is important to you and others.

Socialize more

As with vacations, remember to meet friends and spend time with your family (or call if you're away). Share joyful moments, and talk about what's going on in everyone's lives. This will help you avoid feelings of loneliness and get support.

Also surround yourself with successful people who are committed to achieving their goals. Their life experiences and efforts are a powerful source of inspiration. Attend conferences, meet distinguished alumni and interesting people in your field. You will make valuable contacts and be motivated.

Stop feeling negative feelings

Other successes and carefree lives (as we often think) can make you feel jealous, sad, or worthless. With that kind of attitude, you can't expect to keep doing what you're used to. After all, it's not very pleasant to know that while you're spending hours in class, someone else is busy traveling the world.

According to a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study, spending time on social media increases your risk of depression (read morehere). Keep track of what emotions your Instagram or Facebook feeds evoke. Some people's busy lives, or rather the broadcasting of such a life, are frustrating or envious, others are inspiring. If you are in the first category, try to limit your time online and change your attitude toward other people's successes. This is not a reason to devalue your work, but an opportunity to think, what did the person do to achieve these results? Can you do the same?

And while the trend is that people have begun to talk more about hardships and personal experiences on social media, remember that most of the time users are still posting the happiest moments, and our lives are not like the perfect picture. Tons of other people's efforts to get things done are often left behind.

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2022-01-14 07:20:12