How to Avoid burnout

I was just talking to a friend the other day and we both couldn't believe that it's already May! With time going by so fast, you might be putting pressure on yourself to commit to those goals and resolutions that you made at the beginning of the year but I just want to take a moment here to remind you to slow down and take some deep breaths. Be intentional about what you are trying to tackle and choose just one or two goals to focus on at a time.

Trust me, I know the feeling of wanting to get everything accomplished right now but it's super important to remember that our bodies, mind and soul need rest. This will often come when we truly take the time to take care of our wellbeing and to show ourselves some love and kindness. Tune into your inner voice, listen and honour what you truly need. Take on only what you can realistically manage without burning yourself out and along the way, remind yourself that you are doing great! 

Having said that, here are my 3 tips for avoiding burnout:

1. Listen to your body and rest when you need it. Pushing yourself to the point of mental, physical or emotional exhaustion will not accomplish anything. Instead, find 15 minutes in between tasks and chores to lie down, take a nap, read a book, or quiet your mind through meditation.
2. Set aside time for daily self-care. It is okay if all you can manage is 15-20 minutes a day, anything alone the lines of having a hot bath, doing some light stretching, or going for a walk and getting some fresh air can do wonders to invigorate and reenergize you.
3. Accept that you are human. I know this is a hard one and is something that I'm still working on myself. It's never easy admitting that we need help and that we don't have the power or the ability to do it all. The most important thing here is to recognize when you need help and ask for it. Try reframing it so that instead of asking for help, you're allowing other people's talents, gifts and time to make your life easier. 

I hope this helps, you've got this! 💪

With love,