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Four Ways to Beat Burnout

by Neel

Yesterday I talked about what burnout is really all about. Sometimes it could be the multitasking you do, sometimes it could be the kind of relationships you are in, other times the kind of compensation you get for the time and energy you invest in your work. All these things can contribute to the level of stress in your life and the happiness quotient you experience.

I would advice any stressed out person to read this excellent article Set Limits at Work to Beat Burnout.

Four ways to beat burnout:


1. Go on vacation: If money is a problem, try to go to a nearby place where you can spend time with yourself and your thoughts. Many times unhappiness comes in when you have lost focus and you work on and on mindlessly ignoring your emotions.

2. Stay away from the people who make you miserable: If it is a relationship that is driving you to the wall, try to steer clear of the person who is causing you pain. If it is an unavoidable relationship, either talk to the person and if that is not possible get some professional help. Sometimes we cannot sort out our own problems. A third point of view helps.

3. Start doing the things you love: If you have multiples and no time for yourself, try to snatch those god-given moments when they sleep to get some sleep yourself or read your favorite author.Many times sacrificing our own happiness can lead to emotional breakdowns.

4.Look for calm within: No one can help you to find happiness. It’s your Holy Grail. You got to hunt it down and make it your’s. No moping, whining,listlessness,fatigue can help. Meditate. Increase your will power and turn to yourself for happiness. I really believe that.

Also read this.

Any more ideas?

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Posted in General, Get Going, Health Issues, Life and style, Thinking Cap on May 18th, 2007

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