{"id":3203,"date":"2022-04-18T22:32:11","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T05:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fssrmh.org\/?p=3203"},"modified":"2022-04-18T22:54:55","modified_gmt":"2022-04-19T05:54:55","slug":"secret-to-a-happier-life-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fssrmh.org\/en\/secret-to-a-happier-life-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Secret to a Happier Life: Avoiding Burnout"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is burnout?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Burnout is emotional exhaustion \u2014 the fatigue that comes from caring too much, for too long<\/em>. It happens when you get stuck<\/strong> in the emotion.<\/p>\n

We know how it feels in our bodies. We know how our emotions crumble in the grip of it. <\/p>\n

Emotional exhaustion has a serious negative impact on our health, relationships, and work!<\/p>\n

And here\u2019s an understatement: Burnout is highly prevalent. In America, 20 -50 percent of \u201cpeople who help people\u201d like YOU experience burnout.<\/p>\n

What do we do about it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Emotions are tunnels. Burnout is when you get stuck in the emotions. To avoid burnout and emotional exhaustion we need to consistently go through the tunnel and complete the stress cycle. We must let our bodies know that we can stop being stressed. If you go all the way through the tunnel, you get to the light at the end. <\/p>\n

What are most effective ways to avoid burnout?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are Emily Nagoski\u2019s seven top ways to complete the stress cycle and avoid burnout:<\/p>\n

1.\tMovement <\/strong>
\n Do any kind of exercise that you like. Go for a bike ride or walk.<\/p>\n

2. Deep slow breaths<\/strong>
\nBreathe in to a slow count of 5, hold that breath for 5, then exhale for a slow count of 10, and pause for another count of 5. Do those three times \u2014 for one minute and 15 seconds of breathing \u2014 and then see how you feel.<\/p>\n

3.\tPositive social interaction<\/strong>
\nPeople with more acquaintances are happier. When you have casual but friendly social interactions, you will send your body a signal that the world is a safe place. Say hi to people on the street. <\/p>\n

4. Laughter<\/strong>
\nLaughing together, and even just remembering about the times we\u2019ve laughed together, increases relationship satisfaction. <\/p>\n

5. Affection<\/strong>
\nGive your child or partner a warm hug. Petting your dog or cat for few minutes can help complete the cycle too.<\/p>\n

6. A big ol\u2019 cry<\/strong>
\nYou may not have changed the situation that caused you the stress, but you can complete the stress cycle with a 5- 10-minute cry. Watch your favorite tearjerker movie where you cry every time Going through that emotion with the characters allows your body to go through it, too.<\/p>\n

7. Art<\/strong>
\nDo some writing, drawing, painting, play with clay, music, or tell stories. These all create a context that gives you a chance to move through our big emotions.<\/p>\n

How will you know if you completed the stress cycle?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your body will tell you. You might experience it as a shift in mood or mental state or physical tension. You might breathe more deeply, and your thoughts may relax.<\/p>\n

If you have spent your whole life holding on to your worry or your anger, you have a lot of stress response cycles spinning around inside you. It\u2019s going to take a while to get through the backlog. Keep going through the response cycle.<\/p>\n

All that is important is that you start to recognize that you feel a bit better than you felt when you started. You will start to move toward more peace. You sure deserve that for that you do for others!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This important information came from Emily and Amelia Nagoski\u2019s book on Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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