Reignite From Burnout

Have you ever felt so drained not knowing what’s zapping all your energy?

When we overexert ourselves, we end up getting exhausted, frustrated, and uninspired. Burnout manifests in several ways. We lose energy, our work quality suffers, and we may end up getting sick. It compromises many aspects of our lives.

There are times when we are unaware that we are suffering from burnout. We may inwardly chastise ourselves for being fatigued, and not pushing ourselves any further.. It’s very challenging to bounce back from burnout.

First, let us identify the source of our burn out. Then consider what efforts we should take to keep the fire inside us blazing.

Here are some ideas on how we could keep the fire burning:

• Take short breaks. Try the Pomodoro Technique. Focus on your task for 25 minutes then take a short five-minute break.

• Practice mindfulness. Do some breathing exercises, meditate, practice yoga. Tame your monkey mind.

• Get enough sleep. If you can't, take power naps to recharge.

• Get some exercise. You don’t need to lift weights or do hard core cardio. Just think of ways to move the different parts of your body — bend, stretch, swing your hips.

• Don’t be afraid to look for help and support. If you’re feeling down, do something about it. Talk to someone

We must never lose our sense of self, no matter how difficult life becomes. Let us do our best to keep on track, and stay ignited.

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How Our Thoughts Shape Us Subconsciously

Five years ago, I branded myself as a wellness angel. I help out people achieve holistic wellness. I teach them self-care habits that impact their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. And I remind them that the only way to do this is by believing in themselves that they can.

That is, in fact, the first step to let go of unhealthy habits, and create new and healthy ones:

Go to your belief zone!

I notice that every time I tell myself something terrible, I tend to believe it? Whenever I belittle myself, it always backfires on me. With every self-deprecating word I utter, it slowly becomes my truth, and distorts my realities.

My negative thoughts also strain my relationships. At first, I may be judging others silently. Before I know it, I’m already acting differently around them. I might even say unkind words without intending to. And I know that these words may linger in their hearts and minds indefinitely. And this may trigger them to start acting and looking at me in a different way as well.

Thoughts are very powerful. It could affect our mindset, our self-image, and our perceived realities. So how do I choose the thoughts that would serve me well?

First, every morning, I take time to do some self-affirmations. I tell myself things that I wish to hear. I am great! I am beautiful. I am grateful. I am victorious, I am generous, I am abundant…. It’s a good confidence boost!

Second, when I am to face some extra-challenging feats, I tell myself, "I can do this!", and know that all will be well. If it doesn’t, I remind myself that as long as I’ve given my best, that’s all that matters. It’s a win, no matter what!

Third, I write down toxic thoughts that replay in my head. I rip it, and then throw it away. And then, I envision myself in a happy place. I smile, even if I don’t want to. I keep doing it and let it trickle down my heart, until my smile becomes real.

Lastly, I wrap my arms around myself. I remember that I am loved. That I am so worthy of being loved. People who know my value, appreciate my existence. There’s no other I. That's why I matter!

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Relax and Take a Few Breaths

Hello there!

Let us do a short breathing exercise first. Take a deep breath in through your nose, hold it for a few seconds, and then exhale through your mouth. How are you feeling?

Breathing exercises are effective approaches to de-stress and calm oneself down. It raises our awareness, allowing us to center ourselves, and connect with our truths.

Why should we do breathing exercises?

For starters, we can do it whenever and anywhere we want, and in any position we are most comfortable in. There is no need for any special equipment. Because it requires so little of our time, it is ideal for beginners and busy people.

On the plus side, it also brings a lot of health benefits. Taking deep breaths sends messages to our brain to activate our rest and digest system. It is effective in lowering stress levels and blood pressure. It also relieves tension, allowing us to reboot, recharge or refocus. It is an effective way to keep ourself healthy physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

If you want to start a simple breathing practice, look for my Mindfulness Space videos at my Facebook page @joanaalberto.ph. Checkout new exercises every Sunday that you can replay for the rest of the week.. Let us take care of our mental health by being the master of our thoughts — one breath at a time.