Beating Burnout: Dr Inna Post Of Inna Post & Associates On The 5 Things You Should Do If You Are Experiencing Work Burnout

Most importantly, don’t necessarily perceive stress to be your enemy. We’re talking about managing stress, not getting rid of it completely! We’re programmed by evolution to crave a certain amount of stress. That’s why we like roller coasters and scary movies. The optimal level of stress feels good. What’s important is to maintain a good balance. To continue the metaphor I just used, feeling stressed helps us build our resilience “muscles.” Instead of skipping the gym altogether, do a set of heavy exercises, and then take a rest to let your intellectual muscles recuperate. By keeping a good balance, you’ll stay strong and resilient through any challenge that comes your way.

Millions of Americans are returning back to work after being home during the pandemic. While this has been exciting for…