How do you prevent a burnout?

Taking time off... Personally, I usually go out, spend some time with friends, play games, and engage in different hobbies. However, I make sure to truly disconnect during that time and not let work thoughts creep into my mind. It's good to take breaks from work!

Set boundaries.

This is an individual topic, but give your soul what it wants. Write a list of what gives you energy and increase the amount of use of this list.

Ah, my go-to is taking a dance break in the middle of the day. Gets the blood pumping and helps reset the mind💃🕺

Burnout is different for everyone, so while I don't think there's one "true" way, there are lots of things you can do: Taking breaks throughout the day, whether to relax or exercise, can help break up the monotony of work and reduce stress. Exercise, in particular, has been shown to have benefits for productivity, creativity, and overall health. Getting enough sleep is crucial for maintaining physical and mental health, so it's essential to prioritize sleep and stick to a routine where possible. Setting achievable goals and expectations around work can help reduce stress and prevent burnout. It may be helpful to find a designated time to "stop working" each day and prioritize a healthy work-life balance that includes hobbies and spending time with loved ones.

Research done by Christina Maslach from UC Berkeley, with the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) as the gold standard, helps us quantify a lot of these questions!

For me, I prioritize taking time off that is truly restorative by helping me achieve boundaries from my work - physical, emotional and mental- by engaging with activities that help me get into the sense of 'flow' with something other than my work to activate my sense of self, connection to my interests, curiosities, natural environment, community, etc. At Cultiveit (https://www.cultiveit.io) we call this High Quality Time Off.