Exercise is always the main advice to stay out from negative emotions because it is a powerful antidote to stress and burnout and boost up mood. Exercises does not mean you have to workout heavily, you just need to exercise 30 minutes per day such as jogging, running, swimming, yoga, playing badminton with your family and friends or even dancing. When exercising, focus on your body, how it feels as you move, control your breathing, how the muscles are working.
Getting plenty of sleep is important because tiredness can exacerbate burnout by causing you to think irrationally. According to the National Sleep Foundation, avoiding caffeine before bedtime, establishing a relaxing bedtime ritual, and banning smartphones from the bedroom can help promote sound sleep hygiene.
Set a time each day when you completely disconnect. Put away your laptop, turn off your phone, and stop checking email or social media. Stay away from information that might make you anxious and stressed. Give yourself to rest, reflect and heal.
During stressful times, it is important to reach out for people before getting worse. Opening up won't make you a burden to others. In fact, most friends and loved ones will be flattered that you trust them enough to confide in them, and it will only strengthen your friendship. Try not to think about what's burning you out and make the time you spend with loved ones positive and enjoyable.
