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Experiencing burnout? 5 tips to recover; psychologist suggests

Prolonged exposure to stress and anxiety can lead to a sense of burnout. “Burnout can come from several things, but chronic stress is usually the main underlying factor.⁣⁣ It's important to recognize early signs of burnout to help increase your chances of avoiding full-blown burnout.⁣ If you're looking for ways to move away from the burnout zone, here are some things you can do to start to feel like yourself again. Even tiny changes can make a significant difference in how you feel,” wrote Psychologist Carolyn Rubenstein. Here are a few ways to recover.
Published on Aug 30, 2024 07:30 pm IST

Are you mistaking burnout for stress? Signs to be aware of

Stress is a temporary reaction categorised by a sense of urgency caused by challenges or situations. But burnout is a prolonged process of being exposed to exhaustion. “Stress is often a temporary reaction to life's challenges, sparking urgency, anxiety, and even temporary boosts in productivity. But left unchecked, it can erode our well-being, leading to burnout—a prolonged state of emotional and physical exhaustion. With burnout, hope dims as feelings of detachment, failure, and helplessness set in. It's more than just a bad day; it's a continuous sense that nothing will improve,” explained Psychologist Carolyn Rubenstein in a social media post. Here are some of the signs that it is burnout, and not stress.
Published on Jul 31, 2024 07:05 pm IST

5 ways to set boundaries to prevent burnout: Therapist shares tips

Burnout refers to the sense of low productivity and no interest in things that we need to do. This happens with prolonged exposure to the same things on a regular basis with no boundaries or breaks. "Are you agreeing to unrealistic deadlines? Are you allowing chatty colleagues to affect your productivity? Do you let your holiday days go unused? Are you taking on others’ work? If so, it might be time to set some boundaries at work to prevent burnout," wrote Therapist Abby Rawlinson. Here are a few tips.
Published on May 13, 2024 03:39 pm IST

Subtle signs of burnout that indicate that you need to rest more

When we stop focusing on ourselves and more on the work at hand, we may start to normalise the feeling of burnout. However, burnout is extremely unhealthy for our physical, mental and emotional health. "Often, when juggling career and family obligations, the last thing we want to do is slow down and rest. It may seem counterproductive, but I would argue that rest is actually the most productive thing we can do for ourselves and those around us," wrote Nutritionist Marina Wright.
Published on Mar 18, 2024 03:50 pm IST

Types of rest we need to avoid burnout

Rest of every type is very important to avoid burnout. We often feel that physical rest is most important in order to keep ourselves sane. But that's not true. To keep the mind and body healthy, we need various types of rest. Nutritionist Marina Wright noted down the types of rest we need.
Published on Dec 27, 2023 09:35 pm IST

What can cause a burnout? Psychologist explains

Burnout is the state when a person faces complete exhaustion. Be it physical, emotional or mental, burnout happens when a person is exposed to prolonged stress. "These are the six triggers: work overload, lack of control, insufficient rewards, absence of fairness, lack of community and conflicting values," wrote Psychologist Alf Lokkertsen.
Published on Dec 04, 2023 05:00 pm IST

Alia Bhatt's personality shines through in Gucci at their Cruise show in Seoul

The talented and stunning Alia Bhatt has been climbing high on the success ladder with several back-to-back releases and getting worldwide recognition through various other projects. She was recently  
Published on May 19, 2023 11:40 am IST

How to beat pandemic fatigue and stay positive

Covid-19 and its uncertainities continue to lurk even as we enter the third year of pandemic. Many people are constantly facing challenging situations amid pandemic and no wonder they are reporting exhaustion, stress and burnout. Pandemic fatigue is real and it can take a heavy toll in the long run. Here are tips to stay positive by Dr Farah Ingale, Director-Internal Medicine, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi.
Published on Jan 25, 2022 06:56 pm IST