Burnout

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Burnout occurs when lose our motivation and ability to Focus is concentrated cognitive effort that maximizes performance on a single task, we feel constant exhaustion, emptiness and stress. Usually when referring to burnout we mean the lost of motivation in our jobs, but this is also applicable to students, to parents, volunteers, etc.

Explanation

Causes of burnout can be:

1. Intense - Either we or others have high Expectations shape wellbeing through the gap between desires and reality from us so we over extend ourselves, we try to do it all and do it perfectly, feeling constant Stress can be adaptive or harmful depending on perception and context
2. No limits - when we just can't say no to others, we take on more and more responsibilities without the energy or time to fulfill them or to take care of ourselves
3. No connection - when we feel alienated from what we do, we lack meaning and motivation, we just do it because we "have to", trying to push ourselves with our limited willpower because we have no Intrinsic motivation drives action through internal alignment and passion to do so otherwise.

Why it matters

To avoid burnout:

1. Lower the commitment - first of all, we have to drop any expectations of perfection, because Perfect is the enemy of good. Perfection is an unreasonable standard that is impossible to implement, and that takes away all of our energy which could be spent elsewhere. Another good way to lower the commitment is to Starting small reduces resistance and builds momentum for change.
2. Set boundaries - Have clear Boundaries with yourself and others to avoid over extending yourself, make sure you have time to ;Rest enables recovery and sustained performance during the day and throughout the week.
3. Find meaning - If your job seems to lack any clear meaning, you can always craft one. Find what is meaningful to you in what you do, the narrative that helps connect your job to your values. Another way is to make it fun. Find a way to make the task more interesting as it will help you develop motivation to do it.
4. Work smarter - sometimes we experience burnout because it's simply too hard. Finding a Multiplier amplifies results through enhanced tools or behaviors that can turn hard work into manageable can reduce much of the effort.

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🔼Topic:: Peak States and Optimal Experience ◀Origin:: Matt DAvella 🔗Link:: Source