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Personal and professional pressures keep us grinding daily, weekly, and yearly as we ride life’s rollercoaster. The problem is that we cannot maintain this tasking yet – sometimes – unrewarding lifestyle for too long. Eventually, something has to break, either us or our careers (or both!). Data from the NASD shows that over 90% of medical conditions are burnout-related: fatigue, headaches, insomnia, lowered productivity, and more.
The answer is self-care. You can adopt a few time-tested techniques into your daily routine to bring calm into your life without wasting valuable time or feeling overwhelmed in professional networking.
Social stress may lead to unexpected body tension and physical wellness problems. This occurs when we ignore our body's signals when stress levels are high. One possible reason is that these signals vary depending on the individual. When faced with a stressful situation, one might start snapping at people while another may get abdominal pains.
The first step in cracking your body’s signal messaging is understanding what it means for you. You can start keeping a journal for two to three weeks, tracking your diet, energy levels, activities, and mood to understand what is helpful or harmful to your body.
So, stretch if you are feeling back pain; drink plenty of water if your skin is dry. If you feel fatigued, meditate or do some other wellness routines to relax brain activity. The list goes on.
Colleagues can be our allies and friends in professional networking, but we should always try to have some relationships outside work to avoid the harmful effects of burnout.
A shared support network is also extremely helpful in sharing hobbies and finding comfort. Such relationships offer individual development, recreation, and entertainment opportunities, replenishing our physical and emotional well-being.
The human brain reacts to rewards. When you celebrate your career achievements, your body turns off the long-term effects of burnout, enabling you to achieve even more impressive things.
One study from Harvard Business School shows that celebrating milestones boosts our motivation and self-confidence. When it receives positive affirmation, the brain releases the neurotransmitter dopamine, thus improving its mood and attention span.
If you cannot spare blocks of time to relax in your work week, aim find little moments during the day to unwind. It could include lying in your car during lunch break, taking a power nap, or doing breathing exercises.
It can also involve something as simple as taking the stairs ten floors to get away from people in the elevator or even having a long, steamy shower.
Giving 100% effort into career advancement and personal growth is commendable, but when the workload becomes too heavy, knowing the limits is an essential step towards wellness. Accepting our limitations results in self-compassion, which keeps us in touch with reality and allows us to move through the limitations without feeling guilty.
Likewise, you must balance taking on more responsibilities and always caring about yourself first. Establish healthy boundaries with others and learn to delegate duties to someone else when necessary.
Social burnout can sometimes occur due to factors unrelated to exhaustion or stress. Suppose you discover that despite all your efforts to relieve burnout, you still feel constantly drained. In that case, it’s time to ask yourself whether your workplace is the right environment for your private and professional well-being.
Toxic workplaces usually have a detrimental and harmful atmosphere that negatively impacts their employees' well-being. If you suspect that you are getting stress due to a toxic workplace, consider the following:
If you answered “yes” to many of these inquiries, the time is ripe to seek alternative paths for advancing your career. You deserve a workplace that nurtures your professional growth without sacrificing your overall well-being.
Conclusion
The above self-care practices can be the best defense against social burnout when included in your daily routine. Put it this way: Self-care is not a form of selfishness but a necessity that meets our personal and professional needs.
Personal and professional pressures keep us grinding daily, weekly, and yearly as we ride life’s rollercoaster. The problem is that we cannot maintain this tasking yet – sometimes – unrewarding lifestyle for too long. Eventually, something has to break, either us or our careers (or both!). Data from the NASD shows that over 90% of medical conditions are burnout-related: fatigue, headaches, insomnia, lowered productivity, and more.
The answer is self-care. You can adopt a few time-tested techniques into your daily routine to bring calm into your life without wasting valuable time or feeling overwhelmed in professional networking.
Social stress may lead to unexpected body tension and physical wellness problems. This occurs when we ignore our body's signals when stress levels are high. One possible reason is that these signals vary depending on the individual. When faced with a stressful situation, one might start snapping at people while another may get abdominal pains.
The first step in cracking your body’s signal messaging is understanding what it means for you. You can start keeping a journal for two to three weeks, tracking your diet, energy levels, activities, and mood to understand what is helpful or harmful to your body.
So, stretch if you are feeling back pain; drink plenty of water if your skin is dry. If you feel fatigued, meditate or do some other wellness routines to relax brain activity. The list goes on.
Colleagues can be our allies and friends in professional networking, but we should always try to have some relationships outside work to avoid the harmful effects of burnout.
A shared support network is also extremely helpful in sharing hobbies and finding comfort. Such relationships offer individual development, recreation, and entertainment opportunities, replenishing our physical and emotional well-being.
The human brain reacts to rewards. When you celebrate your career achievements, your body turns off the long-term effects of burnout, enabling you to achieve even more impressive things.
One study from Harvard Business School shows that celebrating milestones boosts our motivation and self-confidence. When it receives positive affirmation, the brain releases the neurotransmitter dopamine, thus improving its mood and attention span.
If you cannot spare blocks of time to relax in your work week, aim find little moments during the day to unwind. It could include lying in your car during lunch break, taking a power nap, or doing breathing exercises.
It can also involve something as simple as taking the stairs ten floors to get away from people in the elevator or even having a long, steamy shower.
Giving 100% effort into career advancement and personal growth is commendable, but when the workload becomes too heavy, knowing the limits is an essential step towards wellness. Accepting our limitations results in self-compassion, which keeps us in touch with reality and allows us to move through the limitations without feeling guilty.
Likewise, you must balance taking on more responsibilities and always caring about yourself first. Establish healthy boundaries with others and learn to delegate duties to someone else when necessary.
Social burnout can sometimes occur due to factors unrelated to exhaustion or stress. Suppose you discover that despite all your efforts to relieve burnout, you still feel constantly drained. In that case, it’s time to ask yourself whether your workplace is the right environment for your private and professional well-being.
Toxic workplaces usually have a detrimental and harmful atmosphere that negatively impacts their employees' well-being. If you suspect that you are getting stress due to a toxic workplace, consider the following:
If you answered “yes” to many of these inquiries, the time is ripe to seek alternative paths for advancing your career. You deserve a workplace that nurtures your professional growth without sacrificing your overall well-being.
Conclusion
The above self-care practices can be the best defense against social burnout when included in your daily routine. Put it this way: Self-care is not a form of selfishness but a necessity that meets our personal and professional needs.
