When burnout hits, how do you reignite that spark?
Bren Kinfa 💎 SaaS Gems
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Long hours, endless tasks...we've all been there.
What's your go-to move for rekindling that initial spark you had for your project?
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Banksy : If you get Tired, learn to Rest
Go for a walk as a fast solution, or travel somewhere as a long-term. Always reflecting and getting a lot of insights and unexpected boost of motivation after exploring new places.
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@anliamets Completely agree - going for a quick walk is underrated!
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I take time away from screens, get out in nature, and move my body!
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If I'm burnt out, I try to give myself more free time where I'm distracted by other aspects other than work.
I like to take a step back, grab a cup of my favorite tea, and spend a few moments reflecting on why I started this project in the first place.
@felizesilvaa I would change tea for coffee.. but it's a nice tip as well.
Then, move a bit the body as well :)
Get away from the screen, read books, get exercise!
@trumpeter We are addicted to screens. Good tip!
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@trumpeter All healthy habits 👍
I take time away from screens, get out in nature, and move my body!
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True! Being in front of the screen for a long time makes me feel extra tired. Before, I used to be on my phone during my "break time". Good thing, I now have a beautiful golden retriever.. I overspend my break time with here. <3
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@janet_ashforth Nature + exercise ❤️
@johaimalin_castillo @janet_ashforth same here: digital disconnection, rest, and sport!
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I take a nap or read a book or take a long walk. Helps me most of the times
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Take a time-off, clear the head, and come back refreshed.
With burnout, I think the most helpful thing for me is to get a change in environments physically. This could be:
- go to the gym and get away from my screens
- tidy up my house and re-arrange furniture
- go out into the city and have a day out meandering in new spots
- go on a trip!
@janie_baek physical activity helps a lot! You are right!
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@janie_baek Thanks for sharing, Janie! Always good to switch up your environment!
I talked about this in a recent post on Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/a...
I was on the edge of burnout as well.
My suggestion is to take some day off. And re-think your goals and routine.
If you want a person to talk to, just hit me on Linkedin or Twitter. I'm not a coach or anything similar LOL
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@alessio_mavica Good post, Alessio! Definitely think there's an easy trap to fall into once you start attaching the idea of success with "crazy" work - as you put it!
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I go back to my ultimate "why". I take a break, be one with nature, work at the beach, hangout with my fave people, eat ice cream. Haha. So far, these work for me.
Keep few things which keeps you motivated otherwise burnout is getting common, people are frustrated. We made internet, phone, laptops to make things easier but everything is more complicated now...
Usually shift focus to another project let the one that burnt me out to repose a bit and come back once refreshed
@richard_hidesign @alessio_mavica Well yes... I was assuming you've already done that but you were still burned out with it... 😅
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@richard_hidesign Can totally relate! Doing a totally different project and then coming back to the original one works wonders 👍
@richard_hidesign And take some rest! Digital disconnection.