Priscilla's Blog

I act like I’m okay but deep down I want to live on an island where I can go underwater as much as I want. An island where I’ll have little to no responsibility and I can dress as sparsely as I want. An island where I do not have to be on my devices (computer, phone) and I can decide to show up how I truly feel and want to be perceived, not how my job and people expect me to.

This isn’t a dream just in case you think it’s fictitious, some people live this life and are content with themselves that way. However, most thoughts that align with the pattern outlined above are often consequences of burnout, fatigue and stress.

Everyone deals with stress. I mean, stress is good because it shows you are doing much more than you are already used to but that’s not the kind of stress being dealt with here. I’m talking about the stress that makes you feel not present, not put together, and maybe venting.

Talking about stress and burnout, there’s no one size fits all remedy to ease you out of burnout but I’ve shared some tips that can help you figure out the magic to blooming out of your burnout. 

Let’s address some reasons why you might be feeling burnout.

• You might be feeling burnout because of disappointments. You probably had a plan and it didn’t fall through, someone broke your heart or someone is consistently pissing you off – this person will mostly be a person of interest: family, friend or lover.

• You have taken on much more than you can handle. Learning to say NO is an important life skill that you need to embrace. You cannot please everyone.

• You haven’t learnt to declutter. Everyone needs to declutter. Journal, have a friend you speak to, change how your space looks, take in new information.

Let’s now see how to ease burnout.

• Admit you’re burned out. The first step is to realize you’re burned out and that it’s okay to take a break. To pretend everything is okay is to prevent help from coming your way.

• Take some time off for yourself. This could mean taking a vacation, going on a retreat, or just taking a few days off from work.

• Journal. Relieve yourself of how you feel by outlining every thought and emotion you’re experiencing.

• Talk to someone you trust. Talking about your burnout with a friend, family member, or therapist can help you feel better and get some perspective.

• Make some changes to your lifestyle. This could include getting more sleep, eating a healthy diet, and exercising regularly.

• Set boundaries. It’s important to set boundaries between your work life and your personal life. This means saying no to extra work, taking breaks when you need them, and not checking work email or social media outside of work hours.

• Seek professional help. If you’re struggling to cope with burnout, it’s important to seek professional help. A therapist can help you develop coping mechanisms and strategies for dealing with burnout.

Burnout is an issue that can have a negative impact on your physical and mental health. If you’re feeling burned out, it’s important to take action and get the help you need.

Remember, it’s your response to the burnout or stress that determines who you actually are, not the burnout itself. You aren’t the inadequacies you feel and experience, how you live through and overcome them is what matters.

Do what refreshes your soul. Get all the help you need.

I’m rooting for you.