The end of summer is just around the corner, prompting many of us to squeeze in vacations before the kids head back to school. After a week at the relatives, the beach or a fabulous dream vacation, instead of feeling refreshed, do you dread being back at work? Are you finding yourself less interested than you used to be—even in areas you are passionate about—and wondering what’s going on? What you’re feeling could be burnout
1. Pay attention to negative feelings. You’re feeling on edge. What your boss says in a meeting or what your client says on the phone suddenly become huge problems. When you’re feeling burnt out, it’s easy to blame everything and everyone else. Ultimately, though, it’s your life energy that’s getting sapped. So instead of ignoring negative feelings, pay attention to them.
Write down what happened and what is really making you react. Then you can start to think about what conditions you might be able to change.
1. Pay attention to negative feelings. You’re feeling on edge. What your boss says in a meeting or what your client says on the phone suddenly become huge problems. When you’re feeling burnt out, it’s easy to blame everything and everyone else. Ultimately, though, it’s your life energy that’s getting sapped. So instead of ignoring negative feelings, pay attention to them.
Write down what happened and what is really making you react. Then you can start to think about what conditions you might be able to change.