You’re feeling burned out at work. How can you recharge your batteries?

If you're feeling burned out at work, it's essential to prioritize self-care to recharge your batteries. Start by taking breaks throughout the day to rest & refresh your mind. Engage in activities that bring you joy & relaxation outside of work, whether it's spending time with loved ones, exercising, or pursuing hobbies. Set boundaries to maintain a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you have time for both work & leisure. Consider talking to your manager about your workload or exploring ways to delegate tasks to alleviate stress. Remember to get enough sleep & eat nutritious meals to support your overall well-being. Finally, don't hesitate to seek support from colleagues, friends, or a professional if you're struggling to cope with burnout

Ask yourself the question of WHY you're feeling this way. What's caused this feeling? When you take the time and space to identify the source, you're able to make small yet significant shifts to change what's causing you to feel stressed. For instance, many of my clients feel stressed at the beginning of their journey, before we even start working together, because they've added too much to their plate and are trying too many marketing and business growth tactics at once. They're constantly adding on more, without really giving one or two elements complete focus and consistency. When you sit down and take a look at what's working and what's not, and where you desire to go, you can eliminate all the clutter that's causing you stress.

2 hours of sleep is not "taking care of yourself". You need to disconnect to reconnect. Ditch the work emails and social media for a digital detox. Nature walks and real-life interactions work wonders. Dust off that neglected hobby, binge-watch your favorite show, or spend time with loved ones. Prioritize activities that bring you genuine happiness.

Be honest: are you taking care of yourself DAILY? Or are you counting a once-in-a-while nap or self-care day as "taking care of yourself?" Your self-care and self-love thoughts and actions should be constant. Block out time in your calendar if you need to for yourself each day. You can put down a certain activity or simply hold space for yourself to do what you need at that time. Rituals can also be quite helpful, such as morning rituals that include body movement, meditation and skincare. Do what will energize you but also relax you, and help you feel taken care of. At the end of the day, you have to remember that the only person taking care of you is yourself. Make YOU a priority. It's an act of self-love.

Find a group of people who are going through similar things or have gone through them. I think it's good to join a group where there is a mix of experiences, so that you're surrounded by people who will inspire you and elevate you. You don't want to get stuck in a circle of complaints. You want to grow and seek solutions for how you can shift into a new way of being.

Sometimes stress and burnout come when the passion is no longer there. Maybe what you've been doing in your professional life no longer lights you up? If that's the case, it doesn't mean there's something wrong with you. It just means that this dream has run its course, and now it's time for a new one. Don't be afraid to change direction. Think about what does light you up; what makes you feel like you have a limitless supply of energy, so much of it that you could run a marathon doing that specific thing? In that, you'll find the answer to your new purpose.

First, take the time to reflect on the reasons that are making you exhausted. Is it due to an overwhelming workload? Poor relationships with colleagues or clients? Or is it due to lack of sleep or an improper diet? Identifying the root cause will help you find a suitable solution. Planning and organizing work scientifically is the key to controlling the workload and avoiding overload. Divide large tasks into smaller, more manageable ones. At the same time, prioritize the most important and urgent tasks. Sufficient rest is necessary for your body to regain energy. Make sure to get enough sleep each night (about 7-8 hours) and allocate time for relaxing activities such as reading, listening to music, practicing yoga, or taking walks.

Ich sehe das tats?chlich anders. Leidet jemand wirklich an einem Burnout, bringt es nichts, noch mehr zu Grübeln, noch mehr Input einzuholen, sich unter Druck zu setzen, dass es jetzt aber klappen und das Feuer neu entfacht werden muss. Wer wirklich an Burnout leidet, darf und sollte sich Hilfe holen. Das Wichtigste ist a) zu erkennen und zu akzeptieren, dass Du ausgebrannt bist und b) Dir dann Hilfe zu holen. Keinen der o.g. Schritte musst Du alleine gehen. Das führt m.E. nur zu mehr Verzweiflung und Ausgebranntsein. Bist Du dagegen "nur" in einem kreativen Loch, helfen ein Umgebungswechsel, Sport, Lesen, Kulturelles, uvm. innerhalb kurzer Zeit.