7 Ways To Overcome Burnout

Burnout differs from stress and is not improved with a simple self-care plan. It takes some understanding of your situation and some diligent effort into making some personal changes as this condition can lean towards depression. 

 Very often individuals who are suffering from burnout show up at their doctor’s office, tested of underlying medical conditions, prescribed anti-depressants and referred out to a mental health professional. 

 The issue here is that while medication may improve your mood, it does not change your circumstances. 

 Burnout is an extreme state of mental exhaustion caused by stress. Stress is the emotional strain experienced in demanding circumstances. 

Burnout is caused by constant exposure to stress. It can be eliminated and prevented by learning how to set better boundaries in your environment and prioritizing your needs. 

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Oh, what's going on

What's going on

Yeah, what's going on

Ah, what's going on

Marvin Gaye

Having sat down with my plate of barbeque ribs, I say  “what’s up my people?” to those seated at the table

Then I heard a voice respond: “I am NOT YOUR PEOPLE because you are white.”

Ohhhh! Really? Okay!!??

Within a blink of an eye, I played out a reaction in my mind.  It all seemed like it was in slow motion.

I gasped.  “WTF?”

I pulled back from the table, my body language saying, “WTF” is wrong with her.”

“Hmm,” I thought. “This is interesting.”  Truth be told, she had been looking at me funny all day. “She’s going through something,” I thought. “But F*** that. I still should just let her have it.”

The thoughts continued: “If I engage this heifer, the fun night will be over because...

Shine bright like a diamond.

I am catching all of this natural light today and am beaming just as bright on the inside.

I woke up this morning in love with myself. I felt rested, energized and excited about my life.

I even said, “you are looking mighty good as well”, and chuckled to myself.

Never had I imagined my physical health being a part of my self care and self love routines.

I have always taken my body for granted and to be honest, I have been disconnected from my body for many years.

Disconnected because I was holding on to being pissed off about breast cancer and not accepting the scars it left behind.

Disconnected because  I was pissed my body was attacked by this ravenous disease and I had to go through the invasive process of treatment.

Disconnected because I decided that I didn’t like my new body and I could hide behind frumpy clothing.

I tried to pretend for many years that I was okay...