| Burn out from my experience comes from a lack of autonomy for an extended period of time. You could be restricted by deadlines, toxic coworkers, a workaholic culture, group think, not having input on your work, or other circumstances. The solution is almost always to change your situation. Before you do that, you need to do some introspection and identify what it is that is burning you out. The causes aren't always big and obvious, they could be as simple as interpersonal dynamics. The fix depends on the cause but some examples could include getting a new job, switching teams, switching projects, working from home more, etc. Once you've determined the cause of your burn out and you have a plan to change it, take some time off and take care of yourself: - Spend time with friends and family - Go for a run - Meditate - Cook a good meal from scratch - Hang out in nature (go hiking, sit by the water) - Take a day trip - Read (Stoicism can be really helpful) - Journal - Improve your living space - Get a full night’s sleep - Laugh (a lot) A common mistake people make when trying to heal burn out is to take time off just to return to the environment that caused the burn out in the first place. Change is absolutely crucial. |