How do you recover from burnout?

Sarah Kebea

July 18,2022 at 6:07PM UTC

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How do you recover from burnout?

Burnout is (unfortunately) a common occurrence in the workplace. Chances are, you have experienced some form of burnout caused by a job in the past. What steps did you take to recover from workplace-caused burnout?

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Cara PoseyJuly 18,2022 at 8:10PM UTC
I took a much-needed two-week vacation and left town and answered no email or Slack. I feel much more refreshed and have a lot better perspective on how much of myself to put into the work vs. my family.
Megan LeasherJuly 18,2022 at 8:46PM UTC
When I experience stress and/or burnout, I've tightened the reins on my calendar and guarded my personal, focus time. It helps me streamline my productivity AND my sanity.
Maegan, Nike Sales Rep & Career CoachJuly 19,2022 at 12:39PM UTC
I implemented hard boundaries to prevent it from even happening. It can be such a difficult "recovery" and theres no sense in overworking to experience burn out on a consistent basis:)
Sabrina CortesJuly 19,2022 at 1:44PM UTC
I took time for myself and spent time in nature taking walks at local parks or around my neighborhood. I also set boundaries (what I could) at work, which also helped.
Sarah KebeaJuly 19,2022 at 2:24PM UTC
Boundaries are so important! Thank you for sharing!
Sabrina CortesJuly 19,2022 at 4:41PM UTC
Yep, they are and you're welcome!
KJuly 19,2022 at 8:59PM UTC
I think the most important thing is when you find what you like to do when you take a break, make it consistent. A nature walk is nice once, but maybe commiting to go for a walk 3-4 times a week without your work phone (if you have one) and email/MS Teams/Slack off.
CONSISTENCY is key :)