What do you do if you're experiencing burnout and need effective coping mechanisms?

Experiencing burnout? Try these coping tips: 1. Recognise signs. 2. Prioritise self-care: sleep, eat well, exercise. 3. Set boundaries. 4. Take regular breaks. 5. Practice relaxation techniques. 6. Seek support from friends, family, or professionals. 7. Engage in hobbies and interests. 8. Manage time effectively. 9. Limit screen time. 10. Practice gratitude. 11. Aim for balance in life. By prioritising self-care and seeking support, you can effectively manage burnout and promote well-being.

I agree but this shows up rather different in moms. Moms don’t often recognize these signs and sometimes these are brought on by what’s going behind the scenes. As a mom, one has to admit the hard truth and gain confidence in speaking up for herself through admitting them. One great example, is admitting the transition back to work is hard because you struggle being both a mom and a career woman. It might bring on tears, but they are need to get to a point of neutrality and say “I need a break for me.”

Para manejar el agotamiento y encontrar un equilibrio saludable: ? Reconoce las Se?ales: Atento a signos como fatiga y desmotivación. ? Establece Límites: Define claramente tus horas de trabajo y tiempo personal. ? Prioriza el Autocuidado: Dedica tiempo a actividades que mejoren tu bienestar. ? Busca Apoyo Social: Comparte tus preocupaciones con amigos y familia. ? Evalúa tu Carga de Trabajo: Organiza y prioriza tus responsabilidades. ? Desarrolla una Rutina Diaria: Estructura tu día para manejar mejor el tiempo. ? Aprende Técnicas de Manejo del Estrés: Prueba con yoga, meditación o respiración profunda. ? Replantea tu Perspectiva Profesional: Alinea tus objetivos con tus valores personales.

Sentirse agotado es una experiencia común, pero no por ello menos preocupante. Si te encuentras en esta situación; que ya identificaste, puedes recurrir a tomar medidas de autocuidado para minimizar los síntomas como: comer sano, dormir bien y hacer ejercicio, en simultaneo, recurrir al apoyo de un profesional en salud mental, quien te guiará mediante estrategias de afrontamiento. Recuerda que no estás solo. Si tienes familia o amigos cercanos con quien conversar sobre tus problemas, hazlo.

If you are truly experiencing burnout, you should seek professional support immediately from a doctor or mental health professional. Burnout is not something you will be able to manage effectively by yourself.

Learning to say 'no' and understanding that some people might not be happy with it is important for setting your boundaries. This is because when you say yes to one thing, you are automatically saying no to other things that could be important to you.

When I'm overwhelmed, I turn to the basics first - quality sleep, gentle movement (ideally outdoors) and set aside time for quiet (ie. reading, a quick nap etc). I start with going to bed even 20min earlier, and build in 10min of movement and another 10min for quiet in my daily schedule. It might not seem like much, but it adds up AND creates the break in the hamster wheel of life so I can think clearly as to what my next course of action will be to lean further away from burnout.

In my experience, I prolonged and ignored my burnout I had at my job prior to getting laid off. What I wanted didn’t alight with being fully present as a mom, which I knew wouldn’t be possible. When I finally got the break I needed, I wrote out SMART goals and was adamant to let that chapter of my life go and say no any connections to it. Because going back to a level of comfortability that you have outgrown due to burnout, eventually, if not already, takes a toll on your mental health.