{"id":29191,"date":"2022-07-28T22:58:57","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T21:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/?p=29191"},"modified":"2022-07-28T23:01:48","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T22:01:48","slug":"top-10-tips-for-battling-burnout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/general-healthcare\/top-10-tips-for-battling-burnout\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Tips for Battling Burnout"},"content":{"rendered":"

When times are tough, and there\u2019s a great deal of negativity in the air, not to mention stress, it\u2019s vital to be mindful and practice self-care. This is something we at ProMedical<\/a> place a huge emphasis on and invest in our people’s mental well-being and health. For us, it’s people first<\/em> <\/a>\u2013 always!<\/p>\n

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Lately, a lot has been said about self-care, focusing on improving one\u2019s mental health. Considering life has been so tough for many years now, that\u2019s not all that surprising.<\/p>\n

Regardless of how positive you may feel and how on track your life may seem, you, like anybody else, could be at risk of burnout, especially if you find yourself constantly on the go, focussing on others, and not making enough time for yourself.<\/p>\n

Burnout can affect anybody at any time, and it is not fun. Burnout can lead to mental and physical exhaustion, a risk of deteriorating mental health and\/or breakdown, suppressed immunity, and many other negative health issues.<\/p>\n

To help ensure this never happens to you, here are ten proven tips for preventing burnout.<\/p>\n

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Get more sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forget about those so-called \u201cinfluencers\u201d on Instagram, spouting nonsense about only sleeping for 4 hours a night so they can have more time to \u201cachieve their goals\u201d because this is simply not healthy.<\/p>\n

Medically, we need sleep<\/a> for a whole bunch of different reasons. Sleep not only helps our bodies heal themselves and recharge, but it also helps to recharge the mind, metaphorically speaking.<\/p>\n

A lack of sleep will leave your energy levels low, affect your motivation, increase stress hormones such as cortisol, and affect your mental health. Aim for 7 \u2013 9 hours of sleep each night.<\/p>\n

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Get active<\/strong><\/p>\n

Exercise isn\u2019t just great for the body; it\u2019s great for the mind as well.<\/p>\n

Burnout can result in physical exhaustion, but more often than not, it results in mental exhaustion, which is why it\u2019s so important to get plenty of exercise.<\/p>\n

Exercise helps release endorphins, making you feel happy, relaxed, and content.<\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t matter whether you go to the gym, play a sport, go cycling, go walking, or go for a walk in the countryside; just get moving.<\/p>\n

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Listen to your body<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the best ways of preventing burnout is to listen to your body and act accordingly.<\/p>\n

If you experience any symptoms of burnout such as fatigue, irritability, headache, mental fog, a lack of motivation, poor bouts of mental health, or anything else, recognising the signs nice and early gives you a great advantage.<\/p>\n

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Make time for yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t matter how busy you may be; you should always make time for yourself.<\/p>\n

Self-care is so important when it comes to burnout prevention, so make sure you\u2019re making time for yourself.<\/p>\n

If you enjoy reading, make time to read. If you enjoy watching movies, make sure you watch movies. Basically, if you enjoy doing something and it makes you happy, find the time to do it.<\/p>\n

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Lead a healthy lifestyle<\/strong><\/p>\n

An unhealthy lifestyle has been linked with burnout and poor mental health in general, which is why you should make sure you\u2019re leading a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol is detrimental to your physical and mental health, so don\u2019t binge drink. Eating large amounts of unhealthy junk food is bad for you for the same reasons.<\/p>\n

Drink plenty of water, eat healthy and nutritious food, exercise like we mentioned, and ensure you get enough sleep.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t deprive yourself entirely<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite unhealthy junk food and alcohol being bad for your health and putting you at an increased risk of burnout, you should still make sure you treat yourself now and then.<\/p>\n

A glass or two of wine after a busy shift now and then is not an issue, and neither is ordering your favourite takeaway once a week because you\u2019re too tired to cook. If these types of things give you pleasure, don\u2019t cut them out entirely; just enjoy them in moderation.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t feel guilty for taking some time off<\/strong><\/p>\n

Far too many people that suffer from burnout find themselves working themselves into the ground because they feel guilty for not working.<\/p>\n

Yes, we understand that some roles are more hands-on than others, and you may need to work harder than the average person, but even so, you still deserve time off, and you should not feel guilty for taking time off.<\/p>\n

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Learn how to say no<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, a large percentage of people who suffer from burnout are people pleasers who place other people\u2019s feelings and emotions over their own and who go out of their way to help others for various reasons.<\/p>\n

If work call you on your day off and ask you to cover a shift because they\u2019re short-staffed, don\u2019t feel guilty by saying no. Once in a while, you may agree and cover the odd shift here and there, but if it\u2019s frequently happening and you\u2019re being asked to work shifts when you\u2019re supposed to be off, that is not acceptable, and you are well within your rights to refuse.<\/p>\n

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Take a device detox<\/strong><\/p>\n

While electronic gadgets can bring a great deal of pleasure to our lives, and while they are necessities, studies have found that people that have too much screentime are more likely to suffer from burnout and\/or poor mental health.<\/a><\/p>\n

Each night, try to limit your screen time and switch off all gadgets one hour before bedtime.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t suffer in silence<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finally, if you are feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, or simply just burnt out, don\u2019t suffer in silence. Instead, reach out and ask for help.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s a friend, a partner, a family member, a support forum online, or a trained expert, if you are suffering, reach out and ask for help. It’s always a good idea to talk to your GP and explain to them honestly how you feel \u2013 they’ve heard all this before, and they will support you to recover from this burnout.<\/p>\n

Burnout can hit anyone at any age, so ensure you care for yourself and make wellness and self-care a real priority.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When times are tough, and there\u2019s a great deal of negativity in the air, not to mention stress, it\u2019s vital to be mindful and practice self-care. This is something we at ProMedical place a huge emphasis on and invest in our people’s mental well-being and health. For us, it’s people first \u2013 always!   Lately,…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":5665,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","footnotes":""},"categories":[20,25,23,146],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29191","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general-healthcare","category-healthcare-leadership","category-healthcare-professional","category-team-blogs"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29191","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29191"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29191\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media\/5665"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29191"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29191"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29191"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}