In the previous article we explained what is burn-out and its impact on an individual and their well-being. As we learnt, burn-out is a chronic work stress which needs to be dealt sensitively, and we need to know when and where to stop or go-easy. One can continue to push their limits or choose to work on recovery.


The simple ways to recover from the burn-out are:

  • Acceptance
    Understand your threshold level, having clarity of the same helps to define and decide rationally when and where to stop. It is advised to stop when you realize you are close to hitting the threshold level. When the feeling of exhaustion, negativity towards work begin to kick in - Stop and reflect.

  • Rest
    The way you would protect your valuable possession or have sentimental value for something, the same way you need to protect your mind and body, without being obsessed. Your mind and body loves being valued and cared. It is simple, what goes around, comes around.

  • Talk it out
    Begin the talking or seeking help process when the realization hits that you are getting worked- up frequently, motivation levels are constantly low, and feeling of taking leave or going on break is always on mind. This is the best time to slip in recovery zones.

  • Think about it
    Should you not change/refresh the tyre of your vehicle when the pressure feels less or when the tyre is flat out and about to burst?

  • Modify lifestyle/routine
    Burn-out is very much a cause of lifestyle or routine you have adapted for a long time. It has happened over a period hence, so positive change (unlearning and relearning) will also happen over time. Ensure to make small and consistent efforts for the change on a daily basis which eventually will result in the bigger achievement you would like to see.

    Modifying routine can be:
    1. Taking small breaks to break-out from the task.
    2. Taking a small walk or water break away from your workplace.
    3. Switching yourself off completely for an hour or 30mins from everything around.

  • Go Candid
    Rather than bluffing or giving reason, talk precisely with the right resource. Explain them in a positive tone, how your work life has been in the recent past and how thing have begun to impact you. How you see the productivity levels going down and feel the lack of motivation kicking in often. Allow the person time to process the discussion and come to you with a plan.

    Considering the fact, some leaders might not relate with your expressions, in that case, you will have to work around your ways that helps to recover. But discussing once, help to feel clear and understand their standpoint.

    The above discussed ways can be adopted without having feeling of burn-out or chronic stress. These ways are useful to keep your life positively controlled and treat your mind and body respectfully