31 Ways To Overcome Burnout – An everyday survival guide.
Bloggers love a challenge, and many of us will start a month long challenge to blog every day with great gusto.
More often than not, life gets in the way and we stumble and stop.
This time it is going to be different. Not only do we have to post every day, each post has to be on the same topic.
My first reaction was, you have got to be joking, that is impossible.
Much to my surprise, it took me all of 10 minutes to pick my topic.
Burnout is a bitch, and I am living it right now. So it is time to practice what I preach, pull out all the knowledge I have learned, and not only use all the tools myself, but hopefully help others along the way.
We live in a world full of modern contraptions that do everything for us, but so many of us are totally exhausted and overwhelmed.
So much to do, not enough time.
Our happiness and health are suffering.
Anxiety and frustration rule our moods and decisions.
I am a single mum, with two gorgeous teen girls. I have a job, I blog, I write for others. I have to keep food on the table. Our house is for sale so I have to keep it spotlessly clean. I am a neat freak. I am a perfectionist. I am a ‘taxi’ driver. I am chief accountant. I am the filing clerk. I struggle to relax. I feel guilty if I sit and read for a while. I have a hard time saying no, and I am just like so many others. We are all trying to be wonder women and it is wearing us down.
Burnout is self-inflicted. Only with love, nurturing, some clever organising and nutritional support can we help our bodies turn off the excessive flow of cortisol flooding our systems.
Well I am over it, and I hope you are too!
Let this journey begin!
Affirmation – “I am worthy and I deserve a life filled with happiness and joy“
Discover all the other blogs joining in this challenge here.
Day 2 – Super Supplements For Stress
Day 3 – Spend Time Outdoors Everyday
Day 4 – Hydration = Happy
Day 5 – Create A Blissful Bedroom
Day 6 – Scentual Support For Stress
Day 7 – Save Time And Shop Online
Day 8 – Wordless Wednesday Inspiration
Day 9 – Disconnect From Mainstream Media
Day 10 – Banish Big Bill Panic
Day 11 – A Super Quick Pick Me Up
Day 12 – Scheduling In ‘Me’ Time
Day 13 – ‘Just Float’ Relaxation Technique
Day 14 – Wise Words For When It All Goes Pear Shaped!
Day 15– Music To Your Ears
Day 16 – A Simple Solution For Keeping Paperwork
Day 17 – Walk Your Way To Happiness
Day 18 – Try Something New
Day 19 – A Gentle Reminder
Day 20 – 15 Minute Energy Boost
Day 21 – A Gem Of An Idea
Day 22 – Stop Complaining
Day 23 – Soak Away Stress
Day 24 – Make Mornings Easier With A Handy Hanging Organiser
Day 25 – What Are You Holding On Too?
Day 26 – Superfood for Energy and Vitality
Day 27 – Watch Your Words
Day 28 – Right Here, Right Now
Day 29 – Are You Feeding Your Anxiety?
Day 30 – Feeding The Family
Day 31 – Never Give Up
I’m also in burnout mode – both self-inflicted and from external forces. I look forward to reading your thoughts over this month. I don’t doubt I’ll recognize some of those observations in myself!
Best,
Mel.
Looking forward to sharing, if I can do it anyone can! 🙂
Best wishes for the month ahead.
whew! Great topic.. one that we don’t hear about too much but I think it’s so important! I’m writing about being a caregiver and so burnout is definitely relevant. Been there-done that- hope to never be so burnt out again.
Hope you have a month full of insights & refreshment!
Frances
Thanks, a definite work in progress.