Understanding Burnout: How to Spot It and What to Do About It š„š„
āAm I actually tiredā¦ or just mentally exhausted from everything?ā
Okay, so burnoutā¦ itās one of those things we hear about all the time, but donāt really notice until weāre deep in it. Like, at first it just feels like being tired or not in the mood to do anything. You tell yourself, āIāll be fine after a good nightās sleep.ā But then days pass, and you still feel the sameādrained, irritated, and honestly just done with everything. š„š
I think one of the biggest signs of burnout is when things you used to enjoy start to feel like a burden. Even simple tasks begin to feel heavy. You lose motivation, your concentration worsens, and small things become annoying. Sometimes, it also shows up physically. You might experience headaches, trouble sleeping, or feel exhausted all the time, no matter how much you rest. Mentally, it feels like your brain is always overloaded while also being blank at the same time.
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.ā ā Theodore Roosevelt
Being a student means that burnout can be quite a severe experience.There is always an overload of tasks, strict deadlines, and constant anxiety about achieving good results. One may start postponing everything, not due to laziness, but because one simply lacks energy. This leads to even more guilt, creating a vicious circle which lefts you more anxious. š§ š«
So how do we actually spot it?
I guess the first step is admitting that youāre burned out.
Not ignoring it or pushing through like everythingās fine.
Youāll also notice a weird mix of stress and inaction
Procrastination can also reveal itself through perfectionism; if you find yourself procrastinating because you have to be āin the perfect mood,ā āhave the perfect idea,ā or the āperfect time,ā then it is indeed procrastination.
and imperfection is totally fine.
Sometimes, procrastination shows up as overplanning. Making long to-do lists,i do this alot ššš»
āItās not the load that breaks you down, itās the way you carry it.ā ā Lou Holtz
THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU'RE HAVING BURNOUTS šŖ
Take proper breaks (not guilty ones)
Not the kind where youāre scrolling and still stressing. Step away mentallyāgo outside, listen to music, or just sit quietly for a bit.
You can eat your favourite food as it work for me šš»āāļø
And as for me- my home is my dearest friend divya,i like to spend time with her and i forgot all my problems when im with herš
Do the things,which you like doing the most. As i like watching shows, reading novels, listening to my favourite music and journal's.
Lower your expectations for a while
You donāt need to be at your best every day.
Talk it out- Whether itās a friend, family member, or even writing in a journalāgetting thoughts out of your head reduces that heavy feeling.
You donāt need a āperfect comeback.ā Even 10 minutes of effort is a good restart.
Iām still figuring it out myself, honestly. But I think learning to pause, breathe, and not be so hard on myself is a good place to start. And maybe thatās enough for now š¤
Why do you think you feel burned out?
Too much workload
Pressure to do well
Lack of rest
Voting ended onApr 25
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