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Burnt Out and Can’t Afford a Break?
If I had a penny for every time some well-meaning person told me to just take the weekend off — I guess I wouldn’t be so burnt out.
The problem we all have, of course, is that we know overworking will lead to burnout. Yet the current economy doesn’t give us a choice.
Many of us are stacking up the overtime or the second jobs and side-hustles just to make ends meet. Never mind having money for any extras — this is purely about survival.
Therefore, the standard advice for burnout — “take a day off “— doesn’t resonate any more. It just isn’t practical.
The what and the why of burnout
Burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion that can significantly impact our well-being, productivity, and overall quality of life.
While taking a break is often recommended to combat burnout, not everyone has the luxury of time or the financial resources for a vacation.
However, there are still effective strategies you can employ to recharge and alleviate burnout symptoms without halting your much-needed income.
Here are a few snippets of some of the best advice I can find from reputable sources.
