CANDLE IN THE GRIND

i am going to talk about candle in the grind which means Burnout work is for real. let we look for these warning signs and how to fix each of them.. the main sign is concentration Studies say chronic stress impedes the ability to concentrate on any matter. Experts say, our bodies and brains can handle stress in short bursts and then resume normal functioning, but when worry becomes a constant, we have difficulty putting our mind to anything. Chronic stress is also known to affect memory an apparent signal that we re reaching burnout soon.

!ry this" #ut together a to$do list that ll help you prioritise. !hat way, you don t have to keep thinking about the %& things waiting to be done because systems are in place to remind us.

Constant pessimism

'hile experiencing negative emotions at some point is fine, constant slurry of pessimism is worrisome and this could even push you to a permanent spot of disillusionment.

!ry this" Speak to your bosses about it. Come to an understanding that will help you make your work life bearable place. Communication always helps create a better, positive work environment. (t will definitely cut down your cynicism.

)o drive

(f it is getting increasingly hard for you to get out of the house and head to work, ask yourself, is it worth the stress. 'hen you no longer have that internal motivation to work, there is a chance you re too exhausted to bring anything on the table.

!ry this" Cultivate a lucrative non$work life. *ind something outside work that you are passionate about, that is engaging and gets you going whether it s dance or swimming.

Blunt communication skills

Burnout reflects on how you re dealing with interpersonal relationships. Conflicts with other people, habitually getting into arguments, or poor communication with your colleagues, friends and family members shows that you re fighting chronic stress.

!ry this" +ften, biting more than you can chew raises one s frustration levels and this affects social behaviour. ,now when enough is enough. -earn to say, .no , and don t take on more work than you can manage.

#oor performance at work

!he thing about burnout is that it reflects on your performance only over a period of time. / good way to check your exhaustion levels is by reviewing your performance0 comparing your strengths and deliverables from the time you started to where you ve managed to reach.

!ry this" (f you find yourself going down the ladder, pause, reflect and take a break. Sometimes, it may not be an external factor0 it could be an impending internal issue that you re not dealing with because of which you re preoccupying yourself with work. !hink about it

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/lthough you may not be physically present at work, if you re mentally preoccupied with work 1234, then your work is consuming you.

!ry this" Set boundaries by turning off cell phones during meals and delegating only certain times to check emails.

!endency to feel dissatisfied

)othing makes you happy0 all you think of how things could have been better at home, work and social life. (t s not you0 it is the exhaustion talking.

!ry this" /ccept your situation and peace out, or let go and be happy. (f you are unable to help yourself, it will not hurt to seek professional therapy.

Couldn t be bothered

'hen suffering from burnout, people let themselves go completely. !hey tend to follow unhealthy coping strategies like drinking too much alcohol, chain smoking, over$dosing on caffeine, being desk$bound, constantly consuming 5unk food or not eating enough and sleeping less.

!ry this" (f it helps to take off for three weeks and go for a detox programme, so be it. Come back re5uvenated,healthy and attend to only an eight to nine hour work schedule.

6on t take relaxation seriously

'hether you are chanting, meditating, listening to peaceful music, reading a book, taking a walk or hanging out with friends, all you think of is how these activities are consuming your time.

!ry this" 7elaxation is important. Change your attitude and take it seriously.