I've learned I have to always be on the watch for burnout. Because when it creeps up on me, I don't like the person I become . . . Unfortunately, beating burnout is not a simple as getting a good night's sleep. Once you're operating at that frenetic pace, it starts to become how you define yourself and your worth. You might think, If I'm not busy, it must mean I'm not productive or relevant. That sense of vulnerability is a big reason why people stay on the hamster wheel. To really recover from burn out, we must change not just our schedule, but also our thinking. We mush accept that what we produce and contribute is not our value--and get clear on what is. The people who matter most to me don't love me for what what I do or for what I am doing for them; they love me for who I am. When you stop living on stress and adrenaline, you may feel emotional, spiritual, or physical discomfort. But that discomfort is worth it if you can finally get calm and comfortable in your own skin.
From Brene Brown's column in O magazine:
I've learned I have to always be on the watch for burnout. Because when it creeps up on me, I don't like the person I become . . . Unfortunately, beating burnout is not a simple as getting a good night's sleep. Once you're operating at that frenetic pace, it starts to become how you define yourself and your worth. You might think, If I'm not busy, it must mean I'm not productive or relevant. That sense of vulnerability is a big reason why people stay on the hamster wheel. To really recover from burn out, we must change not just our schedule, but also our thinking. We mush accept that what we produce and contribute is not our value--and get clear on what is. The people who matter most to me don't love me for what what I do or for what I am doing for them; they love me for who I am. When you stop living on stress and adrenaline, you may feel emotional, spiritual, or physical discomfort. But that discomfort is worth it if you can finally get calm and comfortable in your own skin.
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AuthorTarn Wilson is the author of the memoir The Slow Farm and numerous essays. You may read more of her work at tarnwilson.com. Archives
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