Recognize the Early Signs of Burnout
Most of us are trying to balance work, home, and a family life.
We tend not to accept the early symptoms of burnout and carry on
our daily lives. In my opinion, living your life isn't supposed
to be that way. If you ignore the red flags, you'll become
gravely ill and your life could come to a complete halt.
To add to the normal day-to-day stresses, what about the poor
economy and the war on terrorism? How many of us watch the news
and all of a sudden, you get a headache? As much as I find the
news to be a source of information, I try not to watch it
everyday.
Here are some strategies that I put together that might help you
right now:
* Eat well and exercise. Take vitamins and drink plenty of
water. * Get your rest. Slow down. * Ask for help. Some of us
are so self-reliant that we won't ask for help from our family
members or close friends. You can't do it all, all the time, by
yourself. * Take care of yourself first before you commit to
others. * Don't wait until the weekend to take that long, hot
bubble bath. When you get home from work, (temporarily) turn off
the ringer on your phone, shutdown the lights, and light a
scented candle while sipping on a cup of tea. If you have
children, find a babysitter for a few hours. * If you haven't
read a good book lately, start today. Go to the nearest
bookstore (Barnes & Noble or Border