Ooof, I feel you re the burnout. That's something that has required quite a bit of work for me to understand looking after oneself is just as important as looking after everyone/everything else....
Ooof, I feel you re the burnout. That's something that has required quite a bit of work for me to understand looking after oneself is just as important as looking after everyone/everything else. This can be a tricky balancing act when you're the kind of person who thrives on acts of service. I.e I love looking after the people in my life (home and work)... that's what drives me. It really helps to work somewhere with the same ethos....eg a not for profit or govt agency that serves. That way you get to see your work, even if it's a piece of software that's just one small part, in terms of the big picture.
For me, bringing a healthier lifestyle (not crazy wellness warrior style but slow achievable stuff like couch to 5k) into work and home really helped. Ie if you can go for a walk on your lunch break (take a work mate) that helps on so many levels... It forces you to take a break, clears your head and adds a bit of exercise to my routine.
I've started reading modern stoic philosophy too. 'Reasons Not To Worry' is a good one. All the best to you.
Ooof, I feel you re the burnout. That's something that has required quite a bit of work for me to understand looking after oneself is just as important as looking after everyone/everything else. This can be a tricky balancing act when you're the kind of person who thrives on acts of service. I.e I love looking after the people in my life (home and work)... that's what drives me. It really helps to work somewhere with the same ethos....eg a not for profit or govt agency that serves. That way you get to see your work, even if it's a piece of software that's just one small part, in terms of the big picture.
For me, bringing a healthier lifestyle (not crazy wellness warrior style but slow achievable stuff like couch to 5k) into work and home really helped. Ie if you can go for a walk on your lunch break (take a work mate) that helps on so many levels... It forces you to take a break, clears your head and adds a bit of exercise to my routine.
I've started reading modern stoic philosophy too. 'Reasons Not To Worry' is a good one. All the best to you.