5 Techniques To Stay Productive When Suffering From Burnout

If you are constantly fighting to stay awake and alert at work or you dread going to the office the moment you open your eyes in the morning, then you may be experiencing burnout. It’s a phenomenon that can often occur when you no longer have the mental or physical strength to do your current work, or you are so overwhelmed that you feel like you are drowning the second you sit down at your desk.

The first solution to experiencing burnout is to leave the negative atmosphere. However, if you need to continue working to pay the bills or you have a plan that you can’t implement just yet, then you may have to work through the burnout until your situation improves. Let’s talk about a few steps to be successful in doing so.

When you slow down your work, there is also a chance that your managers will notice that there is a drop-off in production, but the solution is not to speed up again. Instead, you need to request a meeting with your supervisor and tell them honestly about how you feel and the tools you need to succeed. Inform them that you are experiencing feelings of burnout and that you need a change, or you may need to go elsewhere for a more suitable work environment. If you are uncomfortable speaking to your manager, then request a meeting with human resources.

That means setting an alarm and ending the workday at the same time every shift. At closing time, leave your phone on your desk and walk away, so you are not distracted by work. There is a reason that we work 40 hours per week, and that is because that is the limit we reach before we need a chance to refresh. Also, take your breaks and lunches every day so you can decompress. Finally, be sure that you make time to be with your family, play a video game, or partake in another hobby that you enjoy. Doing something fun like that could even be your reward at the end of the week.

If several other members of your office are also experiencing burnout, then you could also organize a group reward that might include drinks at the hot restaurant in town on Friday after work or a trip to the bowling alley. If you do decide on a group event, just be sure that it fits within everyone’s budget and time constraints, so no one is left out.

As you can see, there are many different techniques and strategies that you can try to work through burnout. Just remember that these will likely be temporary fixes, and you will need to find a final solution, or your burnout could get worse. Follow these tips, and you’ll live a much happier life.

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