First off, I’m not an expert when it comes to burnout. So, please note, this is a short disclaimer on this subject. However, I do want to talk more about this – as I felt I had this for me also, while working in the field of tech for some time now. And I have read numerous posts on social, a few well-written blog articles, and other content in this field. But this does not, in any way, make me a subject-matter expert in the topic of burnout in the office.
Let’s define what burnout is, first.
According to a website for mental health in the UK, following a quick online search. Burnout is…
Burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion. It can occur when you experience long-term stress in your job, or when you have worked in a physically or emotionally draining role for a long time. Common signs of burnout: Feeling tired or drained most of the time.
https://mentalhealth-uk.org/burnout/
For me, this definition hit right up home. For others it burnout can manifest in other related symptoms. Like the following:
- Increased irritability
- Difficulty focusing on one task
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Cynism or becoming cynical, having a negative outlook
- Self-doubt in some cases. This could be imposter’s syndrome.
- Feeling increased loneliness, or being alone in the world
- Feeling helpless or defeated
There’s much more, I believe. Right now, I don’t know those yet. And the list above comes from the same mental health institution website (https://mentalhealth-uk.org/burnout/) that I gathered the definition from.
For me, I experienced something like some of these symptoms in the past. I’ve been working for some time now in the tech space. And I have heard of stories about burnout in my life as an office-worker. I felt alone also, that my efforts at work weren’t helpful at some parts, and I did felt drained of energy or that I lacked motivation. It didn’t help that I also felt unappreciated during some stints from my past work.
Let’s not focus on the down side, friends. Let’s focus on bouncing back from burnout.
I’d like to share with you the things that helped me gain good perspective, to have an re-invigorated sense of purpose, and a rekindling of motivation to work, or study for that matter. All these helped me to “graduate” from past burnout. These are part of my own learnings that going across life taught.
- Focus on your values — good values are your compass
- Proper food nutrition, and exercise
- Morning routine that positively supports the rest of the day
- Nurture good friendships. Connect with loved-ones.
- Give to others, give to the poor, to the sick, to those who need it most — it need not be money
- Don’t neglect your spirituality — connect to God through regular and solemn prayers. Practice gratitude, be grateful.
- Uplift, encourage, and give a boost up to your fellow co-workers. Kindness.
- Rest — restful hobbies that give you fulfillment. Try passion projects.
- Pets — goodest doggos, and or chonky cattos
- Good night’s sleep. Set up your end part of the day, so that you’ll find it more easier to fall asleep at night.
- Do a social media unplugging once in a while. Don’t spend all your time on Facebook, and other social networks.
- Read good books — for example, read the Holy Bible more often. Listen to holy priests’ homilies, and their good reminders for us.
For me, I do try to apply some of these in my own life. And it has been helpful to say the least.
If you think you’re burnt out, please try a few from the mentioned numbered list above. I do believe these might help you too.
Remember, my friend — do good things with a sincere heart, and believe in the good within people, including yourself too. Kindness to others, and kindness to oneself. Is often the most under-rated good piece of advise that I have gotten from others.
Anyway, I believe this brings us to end of this post.
I’m going to begin my morning prayers now.
Thank you, and stay safe my friends. Until next time.
Hello there! How are you? My name is Abraham, or, Abe to all my friends, acquaintances, and family.
I’m a young dad, an uncle, an older kuya, and a son. I love learning and putting things together when it comes to small projects around computers, and tech. And for me, I also love food, everyday drink — like coffee, and most furry creatures — like good doggo doggos (goofy doggos), and chonky (very fat, almost circular and literally round) cattos. ^_^ Anyway, I hope good animals also make you chuckle, my friends.
Recently, I was hired to work as an engineer in I.T., specializing in looking after web-servers, maintenance, and a few other stuff.
Thank God! From my end, I had been dreaming to become an engineer in I.T., and have been studying for it for a time now.
We mustn’t stop with our training and study. For we’ll need to keep learning in order for us to remain helpful.
Nawa, ang Panginoon’g Diyos ang Siyang purihin, dakilain, at pasalamatan sa ating mga gawain, at salita.
My friends, may the Lord our God be glorified, honored, and praised – through the kind of work that He called us unto.
Thank you, and for now, that’s mostly it for me. Salamat po!