Part 3 of Career Burnout. What you can do.
I shared in Part 2 about my Burnout Experience in 2017.
My symptoms were :
1. Fatigue
2. Migraines
3. Mood swings at home.
4. Loss of focus
5. Poor memory
6. Insomnia
Here's what I would recommend if you experience these symptoms as well.
1. Take a "ME" Break
Take a week off work. Just catch up on your sleep or spend time by the pool/beach to reflect or even think of nothing. Recharge those batteries... And leave your mobile at home.
2. Speak to your Mentor/Coach. You might get a radically different point of view from an external party that could help frame things in perspective.
3. Plan your next moves. What exactly are you unhappy/tired with? Is it your work, boss, office politics, industry, etc? Isolate the root causes and take appropriate action.
4. See a doctor. Sometimes, prescription meds to calm your nerves or just to help you sleep better can work wonders to your state of mind. Also, a 3 day MC never hurts.
Burnouts are getting increasingly common, given the work pressures we face. Don't neglect your Mental Health.
Career Burnout - Part 3
11/22/2019, By Adrian Choo
