Share tips for dealing with burnout.
Hello friends! I hope you are having a wonderful morning. I have a few commitments today and it’s back to school and the *real world* after a wonderful winter break. We slept in most days, watched lots of movies, hung out with Tucson tourists, ate takeout, got together with friends and family, and just enjoyed time together. I haven’t touched my laptop much, but I’m excited to start using it again today.
In today’s post, I would like to talk a little bit about burnout, which is a topic that will give you a little start. Many of us know exactly what burnout feels like, and it’s scary. When I picture myself completely burnt out, how exhausted and completely drained I am, I just want to hug my past self.
I was a type-A, extremely anxious child who spent my childhood and twenties in a state of flight and fight. Then I got married, started the wild adventure of military life (which is almost over!!), and became a mom. It was a very beautiful time, but it was also a difficult time. I feel like I missed out on a lot of my baby girl years because I struggled with postpartum depression and anxiety and was completely burnt out.
I know this is what led me down the path of mysterious health issues and autoimmune conditions.
Although I have not *fully* recovered from burnout, Now my symptoms are gone and I feel a million times better. I’m always a work in progress and learning as much as I can, but I wanted to share some of the things that have helped me in today’s post. As always, this is not medical advice. I will share my experience. If you are suffering from burnout, reach out to someone who can help you on your path to health and peace. You deserve to feel amazing <3
How to deal with burnout
Become more like type B
This was the biggest thing for me and the most difficult thing to do. I’ve learned that I can’t be everything to everyone all the time. I can’t do everything, I can’t be perfect, I can’t keep my house perfectly clean 24/7, I can’t wear makeup and look cute all the time, I can’t do a million social activities, I can’t be perfect. You can’t even say “yes” to this event.
Now I sometimes leave the dishes in the sink until morning, I leave the laundry on the chair for another day, I go out in public dressed like a mess, I go to events, etc. Sometimes I say no to events. invitation. I also used to work 24/7, but I stopped answering emails after hours and started closing my computer at a reasonable time.
I still try to clean every day because I get stressed out when my house is cluttered, but I decide to set a timer. Once it disappears, that’s it. Also, my kids are older now and I can help them more.
Incorporate something fun for yourself into each day
This is very important. When your entire day is spent working on other people, it’s easy to suffer from burnout. You *need* to carve out a little time each day to do something fun, like taking a walk outside, taking a bath, soaking in a sauna blanket, reading a book, calling a friend, or drinking juice in your favorite spot. is. It brings you a little joy. Even if it’s just 5-10 minutes, it’s worth it.
Set up your future self for success
Things like taking time to put leftovers away for lunch the next day, booking things you look forward to (like facials or massages), and ordering things you use regularly before you run out. Let’s take a little care of ourselves. , such as filling water bottles for the next morning. You may be the only person who cares about you, so take care of yourself. <3
Outsource where you can
I’m a big believer in outsourcing anything of value that makes your life easier, as long as your budget and lifestyle allow. We have a house cleaner who comes to our house every two weeks and it saves my life. Before I get rid of that, I’m going to get rid of a lot of things within my budget (lol). Order a healthy meal like Sakara, have your groceries delivered, do laundry service, clean your car, groom your pet on the go, or anything else that makes your life easier. .
Make a list of things you want to do and things you don’t want to do, and try outsourcing some of them.
One of the biggest contributors to burnout is feeling like you’re drowning. So find a few people to help you when you’re feeling stuck.
focus on the basics
The basics are fresh air, exercise, nutritious food, clean air and water, and reduced stress. Try incorporating a little bit of these things every day. I don’t walk much during my breaks, but I can feel it. If you do these things every day, you’ll feel more balanced and energized.
Functional test
Functional testing was a big change for me. Burnout also depletes nutrients (stress burns them out!), which can affect your gut health (which affects the function of neurotransmitters that affect your mood!) and how you absorb nutrients. You may also be dealing with any toxicity it may have.
When I did functional lab tests, I was able to see the damage stress was doing to my body and work on replenishing it from a base level. If you are interested in testing, please email gina@fitnessista.com with TESTING in the subject line. My new program will start in February and will also include functional testing. Make sure you’re subscribed to my newsletter to get first access.
So, friends, please tell me. What helped you when you felt burnout? Do you have any favorite books or resources?
Shit
Gina
More information: How to recover from maternal burnout
