Staying On Fire In A Burnt-out World!

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Maybe it’s me but do you find Life is more stress these days?

We have more demands, more pressure, more tasks, more information, more instant contactability and more responsibility. While at the same time having less emotional energy, less support, less inspiration, less appreciation, less help from others, fewer people listening, and lots of mission drift we priorities been shifted by external influencers and red hearings.

In avoiding burn out in this mad world, we must place a great emphasis on self-care than we do. Burn out is costly and deadly.

If we don’t look after ourselves, we no use to anyone never mind our organisation.

The first key is to check your boundaries and habits here are some questions to get you going

Do you spend adequate time with your loved ones, friends? And do you take time for just yourself ?

Do you work in a way that trains and empowers others, where they not dependent on you and you alone? Or are you guilty of hero syndrome or worse micromanagement?

Do you try to be all things to all people? Or are you happy to delegate and trust others?

Do you have unrealistic expectations? With yourself as well as others? We need to have a vision and blue-sky thinking matched with passion, and commitment to the cause. However, we also need to ensure that we stay grounded.

Can you say no diplomatically and guilt-free? You cannot do everything and be everywhere!

Do you have a system of time management and routine that does not change like the weather in response to every little drama and demand that comes your way?

Do you take regular time off and have a diverse range of recreational interests?

Do you take care of yourself physically, eat right and exercise?

Do you know its ok to take time to think and reflect? Do you do it often?
Have you found someone whom you can bounce ideas off, check your thinking against and who will challenge your perspectives? Having a support base to keep you accountable, people that you can go to offload too is worth its weight in gold.

What is your avoiding burn out tips?