Are you waiting for burnout to take care of yourself, or are you prioritizing your self care? Take note that preventing burnout starts today, not when you’re already exhausted. What small changes can we make to our schedules to ensure we are leaving room for rest and self care?
- Saying No when needed
Yes, your family, friends, and work need you, but so does your health and wellbeing. Understanding your limits on your schedule is always essential in organizing a schedule that actually gives you room to take care of yourself.
2. Realizing the difference between laziness and exhaustion
Are you “lazy” or are you just tired? Sometimes your body may be more tired than usual and if it happens every once in a while that is completely normal! Our body has natural signals that let us know when it is time to rest, and your body will thank you if you listen to them!
3. Considering your rest as just important as your work schedule
There are definitely certain life events that we hold superior to others. Making it to an interview on time may seem like a whole other priority level than rest and relaxation, but is it really? Rest is our foundation for accomplishing tasks throughout our day. The human body is not a limitless machine, so it is important to realize when you need to intentionally schedule some much needed rest and relaxation. And rest doesn’t always mean just sleep. Moments of rest is any activity or down time that helps you rejuvenate your energy for your next task of the day.
What are some ways you like to invest in your rest?