How to recover from burnout - SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

In this episode of "Building a Better Geek" Emmanuella and Craig discuss how to avoid - and recover from - burnout.

Key points:

- Burnout is characterised by exhaustion, cynicism, and feelings of inefficacy. 

- Men may have more difficulty articulating emotions and can use the "SEW" technique - describing Sensations, Emotions, and stating What they Want/need. 

- It's important to connect with your emotions and body sensations to understand when you are heading towards burnout. 

- Rehearsing/practicing at lower intensity leaves room for elevated performance during events. Similarly, maintaining boundaries and space in your schedule allows resilience against burnout.

- There are cycles to energy levels. It's important to manage energy, not just time. 

- Post having a baby, honour the "4th trimester" - take recovery time or risk longer-term depletion.

- Moving from resilience to buoyancy. 

- Exercise, being outdoors, movement are important for mental health and preventing burnout.

Emmanuella Grace is a communication coach and consultant, working with individuals and organisations to develop and strengthen the skills of voice and communication. Find out more at Find Your Voice.

Connect with Craig at: linkedin.com/in/craiglawton

References:

Maslach, Christina. "Job Burnout." Annual Review of Psychology 52 (2001): 397-422.

Covey, Stephen R. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1989. Print.