Often we look into self-care when feeling exhausted, burnt out, and overwhelmed. But, what if you looked at it from prevention than from recovery? Iâve always been a supporter of routine maintenance over crisis management. In a perfect world, we would make time for self-care every day. If youâre looking for some quick strategies to support your self-care I have a good list of them HERE. There is one thing that isnât on that list though. A variety of self-care that often is overlooked.Â
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In particular, being aware of your own limits. Knowing your limits in all facets of life is vital for keeping you grounded, organized, and free from burnout. Letâs use this example from my high school days. My nephew was in the class below me and we were both involved in many of the same activities, track being one of them. He was a distance runner. I was a jumper. So when he wanted to âgo for a runâ his idea was 8+miles at a pretty good clip. He always invited me to go with him and I...
According to an article posted in Forbes in 2021, at least 52% of the working population is feeling the strain of burnout. Yikes! That means if youâre not feeling it, the person sitting next to you likely is. The worst part is they might not even be aware of it. You canât fix it if you donât even realize that itâs happening.Â
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So often I hear clients tell me all the ways they are struggling in their day-to-day and then follow that up with something like, âbut this is âadulting,â right?â As in, I shouldnât complain because this is just what being an adult is. They always told us being a grown-up was no fun.Â
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Hereâs the reality. While being an adult does come with its own set of responsibilities and stressors that our children know nothing about, it doesnât have to feel this heavy and exhausting! Some days are hard, yes. Some situations require a lot from you, yes. But if every day feels like a struggle, you might be burnt out.Â
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