Burnout was a major problem before the world turned upside down and it’s not exactly gotten better. Between the health crisis, and all the economic and social issues, we’re all in the middle of a stress smoothie.
The first step in dealing with burnout is knowing what it is. Psychologists say it usually means complete exhaustion, inability to cope, cynicism about work, and reduced performance in pretty much all things. If you’re an essential employee, experts say you’re at a particularly high risk of burnout right now. But even people working from home are vulnerable as well.
Here’s a couple of things that might help you get through this quarantine without totally burning out.
- Get ahead of loneliness. Neuropsychologist Dr. Sanam Hafeez says “the social interaction that video chats provide can be crucial in helping our minds cope with the confusing and worrisome times we are living in.” It’s now more important than ever to stay connected with friends and family and to hold them close.Just not physically.
- Change your expectations. Clinical psychologist Dr. Joshua Klapow recommends setting new goals and not being so hard on yourself while you're working remotely. "Don’t hold yourself to a set of rules that may not work in the home environment and expect that you will be at the same level of productivity," Take some more breaks if you need to or change up your start and end work times. If you’re upfront with your boss about feeling the negative effects of these weird times, they should understand.
Source:Bustle