Do you know your warning signs of nearing burn out? In today's age, society is losing patience. With the immediacy of modern technology, no one wants to wait. There feels to be a demand to reply right away to a post, text and email. I have had people send me numerous messages when I did not reply as quickly as a sender would have liked. Nervously unawaiting a response.
The addiction to busyness continues to haunt our world. As workers, the struggle of knowing the difference between happiness and success has always existed. Individual identities are still wrapped up in achievement and what we do for a living as opposed to who we are as a person. Financial and work success does not necessarily equal true happiness.
If you are doing so much, and you feel suffocated, you may be on the verge of burn out. If you are unable to pause and review or plan, you may be on the verge of burn out. If you are getting sick regularly and haven't let your body slow down a bit, you may be on the verge of burn out. The significant question: When and do you find time to slow it down? Have you taken a day off, used your vacation time? Do you allow yourself down time?
Down time, extracurricular activities and rest can make us better workers. Ready, focused and alert to bring the best to what we do. Here are some easy ways to avoid the busyness rabbit hole:
Prepare: make time to plan, this allows you to know the direction you need to move toward and gives you enough flexiblity when the unexpected happens
Prioritize: you can't do everything at once, set your plan for the day and manage your time accordingly
Take breaks: Meal times are great reminders for breaks, enabling you to refresh and reboot.
Collaborate: Being a good team member means you can engage others and work together toward goals.
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