She’s Sharing Key Tips On How To Bounce Back From Burnout And Begin Finally Feeling Like Yourself Again
Are you feeling completely drained of energy and overwhelmed by stress? Maybe it feels like no matter how hard or long you work, you just can’t seem to make a dent in your to-do list. You have a mountain of emails in your inbox, the dishes are piling up in the sink, bills are overdue, and you still have yet to reply to your friend’s text messages, which you’ve left unopened for days.
If this is you, you may be experiencing burnout. It’s easy to fall into but difficult to bounce back from. Burnout is a form of chronic workplace stress characterized by feelings of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion. In recent years, burnout has been on the rise.
According to a study from the American Psychological Association, almost three in five employees reported having work-related stress that has impacted them negatively, causing a lack of interest, motivation, and energy.
The good news is that you can recover from burnout. It’s important to take the time to reset your mind and body when you’re feeling this way. When you’re feeling overwhelmed for an extended period of time, it starts to take a toll on your overall health and well-being. TikToker Gabriela (@gabriela_flax) is sharing some tips on how to beat burnout and feel like yourself again.
“The best burnout advice I ever got was ‘be boring.’ So, here are 10 boring things that helped me overcome burnout that you can do today,” she wrote in the text overlay of the slideshow.
“At the height of my burnout, deciding my outfit or what I would have for lunch felt like climbing a mountain. Reason being, when we are burnt out, the part of our brains that make decisions is offline. It’s not that it’s difficult to decide what to wear; it’s actually not possible,” she continued on the next slide.
She added that becoming boring or limiting the number of options she had to choose from allowed her to preserve some of the energy she needed to build resilience.
Her first tip revolves around getting dressed. She recommends picking one go-to outfit to wear out and one go-to outfit for staying in that you feel comfortable in. Have at least three sets of each outfit to simplify the chore of getting dressed. She owns five identical white tank tops and two of the same pair of jeans.
The next tip is a short-term solution that will help ensure that you stay nourished. Gabriela often skipped meals just to avoid washing the dishes. Buying a stack of paper plates and disposable cutlery allowed her to get some food in her belly without having to worry about cleaning up afterward.
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Number three: downgrade to a skincare routine that consists of no more than two steps. Online influencers are always promoting elaborate 10-step routines, but it is unrealistic to expect yourself to keep up with them when you’re burnt out. Simply wash your face with a gentle cleanser and moisturize. Facial wipes will also do in a pinch.
Number four: get two laundry baskets to separate your clean clothes from dirty ones. A messy room can make you feel like you’re descending further into chaos. Having two laundry baskets to organize your clothes can help keep your space tidy, so you don’t feel even worse than you already do. If you’re too tired to fold or hang up clean clothes, you can just put them in the designated bin to keep them somewhat neat and contained.
Number five: turn off social media notifications or delete the apps from your phone. If something important happens, people will let you know directly.
Number six: order a ready-cooked meal once a week. This cuts down on the number of decisions you’re forced to make, such as choosing what to eat, what to shop for, and figuring out how to cook it.
Number seven: remove the Gmail app from your phone so you’re not tempted to check your emails after work. It will give you peace of mind, and you’ll have more time to focus on yourself.
Number eight: enroll in automatic bill payments so you don’t have to worry about paying your bills on time. This can also help you gain a better understanding of your spending habits.
Number nine: pick just one TV show to watch and make sure it has lots of seasons. And finally, set up automatic delivery for basic necessities, such as toilet paper, toothpaste, shampoo, and paper towels to take out the decision of when you need to go shopping.
If you’re currently experiencing burnout, give yourself grace. Making decisions is very tough when you’re in this state. Look for opportunities to make things easier on yourself so you can put more energy toward resting and healing!
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