The rise of hustle culture may seem admirable among workers, especially young adults, but it’s also a dangerous slope. While being ambitious is an admirable trait, many also sacrifice their time and health to achieve their goals. Unfortunately, an “all work and no play” mindset will only result in you burning out in the long run. If you’re feeling burned out, you’re certainly not the only one. Here’s how you can eliminate burnout, one step at a time.
What is the Cause of Your Burnout?
More often than not, burnout is caused by taking on too much work at the office. People who are burned out may have pushed themselves too far in an attempt to get a new job or secure a promotion. However, a heavy workload isn’t the only way you can get burned out. Here are a few more causes to look into:
- Monotony. Many people have a good work-life balance, yet still experience burnout because of the monotony of their jobs. If you’re doing the same task everyday without any sort of challenge, it can become more and more mind-numbing, resulting in burnout.
- Problematic Workplace Dynamics. Your coworkers can make or break your experience at a company. If you have a toxic coworker or an unforgiving boss, you may start to feel less motivated to go to work everyday.
- Lack of Control. Not feeling like you have any control in what you do in the workplace can make you feel trapped, which could spiral into burning out. For example, a boss that expects you to be on-call even outside office hours can make you feel like you never have any free time of your own.
Ways to Get Over Burnout
Identifying the cause of your burnout is the first step to breaking out of it. Depending on how your burnout developed, you may need to try different solutions before you find the one that works for you. Here are some ways you can remedy your burnout:
- Be Creative. If you’re experiencing work monotony, consider branching out of your tried and true methods when accomplishing your tasks. Look for different or more challenging ways for you to do your tasks, or change up your daily routine. The slightest of changes may just help your work feel less monotonous.
- Communicate with your coworkers. If you dread going to work because of your coworkers, see if there’s a way you can communicate this. It doesn’t have to be with the coworker in question if confrontation feels too difficult for you. Instead, consider reaching out to your boss or HR about your issue.
- Look for compromises. Though it often feels as if you don’t have control over your professional life, there are still ways for you to change your work environment for your benefit. Again, communication is key. If you don’t feel in control of your working hours, consider bringing up the issue to either your boss or HR so that you can come to a compromise.