Beating Burnout: Pamela “Denise” Long of Youthcentrix Therapy Services On The 5 Things You Should Do If You Are Experiencing Work Burnout

Stop trying to be a Timex watch! You’re not! Remember the Timex watch commercial about taking a licking and keep on ticking. Yeah, well, That’s Not You…nor does it have to be! Once you’ve clarified your needs and considered self-care strategies, you’ll start to self-sabotage. You’ll tell yourself your needs are SELFISH. You’ll tell yourself you don’t have time. You’ll try to convince yourself that you should be able to handle this and that’s it not THAT BAD. Basically, you’ll talk yourself into an ongoing state of frustration. Interrupt that self-talk! Remind yourself that resilience is not about taking a beating like a Timex; it’s ultimately about having the resources you need to fulfill your purpose. Burnout disrupts your ability to do that. Remind…