“If burnout is impacting your way of life, you need to seriously consider your options and look after yourself,” Kingston says. “Are you still feeling exhausted after a rest? This is a sign that you may need some time off. Your mental, emotional, and physical health should be your top priority. The earlier you reach out for support and give yourself space to recover, the sooner you’ll start to feel better. Speak to your doctor who can offer you advice, there are also free helplines you can call for mental health support.”
It might also be a case of simply not being in the right job, whether it’s the work itself or the company culture. In which case, set “mini goals” while searching for a new role to keep the energy required for this low but consistent. None of this stuff is easy, but you can do it.
It might also be a case of simply not being in the right job, whether it’s the work itself or the company culture. In which case, set “mini goals” while searching for a new role to keep the energy required for this low but consistent. None of this stuff is easy, but you can do it.
