Avoiding Burnout
Combat the emotional, mental and physical consequences of stress by transforming your bath space into an at-home spa. The pressures of daily life can take a true toll on your health if they overwhelm you, creating “burnout.” Causing depression, exhaustion and frustration, burnout can negatively impact your health and life. By pampering yourself for a few minutes every day, you can alleviate the symptoms associated with burnout.
Take a bubble bath. Soak in a tub filled with your favorite fragrances and essential oils. Lavender offers a lush essence with calming properties to help ease anxiety and relieve insomnia. Eucalyptus is famous for energizing the body and mind. And patchouli can be a powerful, mood-lifting scent.
Meditate while you apply makeup. Practice deep breathing as you beautify, taking long, deep breaths through the nose. Forget about your to-do list for five minutes, and focus on nothing but inhaling and exhaling.
Bask in a natural glow. Brush your teeth by the light of candles made from beeswax or soy. The gentle flickering light can be both functional and restorative.
Another way we may stress ourselves out is by stretching ourselves too thin. Saying yes to every obligation is tempting, but we often sacrifice ourselves in the process. Stop the cycle of stress by evaluating your obligations and prioritizing what you truly have time to do. The extra hours will provide invaluable opportunities to take care of yourself so you can best take care of others.
You shouldn’t feel guilty for saying no. Take ownership of your time with these tips:
- Take your time answering. Don’t RSVP immediately. Ask for time to consider the opportunity, then decide if it’s doable.
- Brevity is key. If you’re too busy to do something, say so. Don’t apologize. Don’t elaborate. Just briefly and politely say you don’t have time.
- Stay on message. This may mean repeating yourself a few times, but stick with your commitment to properly prioritize.
- Be kind. Whoever is asking you to overbook obviously values your talents. Thank them for thinking of you.
When you make time for what matters most to you, you will feel happier, more fulfilled and better rested. Your physical health will also benefit. With extra hours to focus on wellness, you can cook healthy meals for yourself, which may reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease. You can also devote more time to getting daily exercise and plenty of sleep.
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