Thursday, November 14, 2019

Three Tips to Avoiding Burnout





By Diana Juarez, Family & Consumer Sciences Educator, Adams County Extension

Burnout is everywhere and at some point, everyone suffers from it. The World Health Organization defines burnout as “syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress.”

Finding the time to take care of your health, doing things you find refreshing and have a sense of purpose is a great way to cope with burnout. Burnout happens at work and in our personal lives! Below are a few tips to prevent burnout.

Establish a routine

I need coffee to function as a human. When I wake up, I make my way to the kitchen and turn on my coffee maker. The coffee aroma spreads throughout my home and I instantly feel I can conquer whatever the day throws at me. Whether it’s coffee, tea or a short exercise—find something that brightens your day and make it a habit.

Go for a walk

I take a 20-minute walk when I feel overwhelmed and my brain is unable to process any information. A study showed that getting out of the office for a 20-minute walk close to nature may lower stress levels, get out of the office and get outdoors, the change in environment can make a difference that is instant.

Nourish a Plant

Studies show that caring for plants reduces stress levels and gives you an outlet to cope with negative feelings. When I planted a mini-jack-o lantern June 2019, three months later I harvested four mini pumpkins. There is something about planting and watching a small seed grow into a 4-foot vine with little pumpkins—it’s gratifying to harvest the fruits of your labor.

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