The feeling of burnout is one that makes you feel unmotivated, tired, exhausted, physically and mentally sick, and overall is not a great feeling. Burnout is a feeling that has consumed me for the last few months and I have been slowly trying to get myself out of that mid-semester slump by learning how to overcome burnout. In this article, I am going to share some tips I’ve learned along the way.
- Take Baby Steps
In order to get out of a state of burnout the first thing that needs to be done is to understand yourself and slowly take the steps you need to accomplish whatever it is you’re trying to accomplish. Taking baby steps means doing small things every day that will eventually lead you to build a routine that will help you reach your goals.
- Romanticize Your Life
Learning to love the small things and routines in your life will for sure help you be more motivated to get things done, and in turn, help you to get out of your slump. You can romanticize your life by doing homework in cafes, vlogging and/or blogging your life, dressing up cute and making yourself feel good with makeup or fun hairstyles, and lastly, creating an “ambiance”. It sounds silly but setting the mood by lighting candles, and putting on your favorite shows and movies really helps you feel motivated to do the things that are not as easy to do. Overall, romanticizing your life is a great start to overcoming burnout.
- Consistency and Discipline
Once you have taken the baby steps and built a routine that you like for yourself you need to be strict with yourself. Having control over your life is necessary if you want to avoid feelings of burnout. Being consistent with the things you do and having enough discipline to not give up is vital if you want to be successful in achieving the goals you set for yourself.
- Take Breaks
At the end of the day, burnout is inevitable. That is why when your mind and body are literally crashing it is good to take time for yourself to not do anything. With the rise of hustle-culture and America’s obsession with productivity, taking breaks may feel like a bad thing. However, in reality, humans are creatures that need time to do nothing. We need rest and breaks and burnout may just be a sign that you need to slow down and give yourself time to rest.