If you feel a little burnt out and want to do something about it, then this is the guide for you. Burnout is very real and it can have major consequences for your mental health. If you want to take a step in the right direction or if you want to try and make a positive change then this is the guide for you.
Seek Professional Support
Recovering from burnout is much easier if you have the help of a therapist. If you are dealing with mental health concerns in addition to your burnout, such as an anxiety disorder then your therapist will be able to advise you on whether or not you need medication. Sometimes there isn’t a need for this, and a simple talk is the best way forward. Either way, if you want to help yourself then you need to make sure that you have space to share, and that you are talking to someone who validates the way you feel.
Alert your Support System
If you are feeling a little burnt out, then it’s important to let people know about it. They may be able to help you here. Helping may be something simple, such as lending a listening ear, or even taking over from some of your responsibilities. If you don’t feel as though you have a solid support system, then talk to a professional to see if they can give you the help you are looking for. If you are burnout because of an injury or a medical negligence issue then it could be a good idea for you to seek out clinical negligence compensation.
Practice Compassion
The term self-care gets thrown around quite a lot. It can also mean different things, depending on who you are. When it comes to burnout, it helps to focus on self-compassion and recovery. It’s all about extending yourself and showing kindness to others. If possible, you need to ask yourself, how are you going to extend compassion to yourself? How are you going to solve the situation? How do you take care of yourself? If the answer is to take a nice relaxing bath then go ahead and do that.
Monitor Stress
When you are feeling a little burnt out, you may feel as though you are more stressed than normal or that you lash out over things that wouldn’t normally bother you. If you can, you need to take note when you are feeling stressed so you can begin to seek out solutions. If your email brings you stress every day, or if your stomach knots when you see you have a new message then take note of it. By understanding your triggers, you can make things much easier on yourself and you can also feel confident knowing that you are going to be able to move past the challenges you are facing. Little things like this can go a long way when it comes to getting help, and it can also encourage you to make some positive changes in your life too.
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Author: Mandy Kloppers
Mandy is a qualified therapist who treats depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, and many other types of mental health issues. She provides online therapy around the world for those needing support and also provides relationship counselling.
