whats the best way to deal with burn out.?

Question

I mean in the sense that you get up go to the same boring frustrating job everydaybut it pays the bills so you can't really leave. Get home see the same people same friends. eat, sleep, and repeat the same thing over and over again.

Answer 1

take a vacation and go someplace new for 3-7 days

Answer 2

The best way to deal with many things in life, including a burn out, is to change your perspective on things. When I read your comment, you basically said, "I don't like my job and I have decided that since I make enough money, and there are no better jobs that pay enough, I can't leave. I choose to see the same people and do the same things, even though I do not have a concrete reason I do this, and I do not enjoy it."

Change your perspective. This is not an easy thing to do at first, in a sense - except keeping your current perspective will simply make your life harder, whereas thinking differently will make your life easier.

How do you know that you cannot find a new job that pays enough money and is more enjoyable? I'm in a different boat than you - I'm unemployed, going broke, and praying I land something I like (even though I'd take "tolerable"). In my search I have met so many people that are doing the same work as before, at a different company, for the same or better money, and are thrilled they made the change. All it took was some effort. See if any of your friends or family can help you out. Research some companies and find a few you would like to work for, and contact them whether or not they list any positions. Nothing will change (or IMPROVE) if you sit there and complain. Take action; not only will you eventually find something, it will feel GOOD in the process.

If you want to spice your life up, once again, do something different. Find a way to meet new people. How? There are so many ways. Join a club or a professional organization, volunteer, find a new place to hang out and introduce yourself to the other regulars, or pursue a hobby and find others who are interested in the same thing. It's all about realizing that these things exist, and that you can be a part of them. Once again, taking action will give you results and feel good.

The reason I suggest a major change? If you take a break, a vacation, a breather, or any other "quick fix," what will you come back to? The same life you are unhappy with now. Your life will not be any better.

Change your perspective. Believe you can do something different, that you can make things better, and you will.

Believe you can't change things, and you'll be right - things will stay the same.

It's your life and your choices - no one else is going to make things happen for you. You get back what you give. If you put effort into things, think them out, and believe you can change things, then I guarantee you your life will get better. If you sit around doing nothing, just waiting for good things to happen, you will join millions of people who simply wait - forever.

Answer 3

You have a great group of ideas - What has helped me the most in the past is to find a new vision or direction for my life. Do this by exploring and a logical systematic process.
1) Are you spiritual? There is a spiritual part in all of us. Go talk to a Bible based preacher about your faith. If that isn't of interest find a faith that is. I am Christian so that is what I recommend but .....
2) Are your results oriented or relationship oriented? All of us have some of both in us, but one gives us real energy. Look at your past and see if relationships have lifted you up or if completing a task did. Set some goals in this direction.
3) Does your job's future provide a good future? If your job doesn't give you energy, make you look forward to Monday, or at least give you something more than just paying the bills, figure out a plan to move to another position or employer. Do you have to go back to school? Do you need to gain some new skills? How do you do that?

After you have gone through the search and information gathering time, do spend some time on your own or with a key person (spouse, great friend, etc.) and do two things: a) chill - go have some fun b) develop a plan.

If you give into the frustrations that you feel, you are responsible. If you set a new course, you are responsible. Don't blame anyone else.

I wish you good speed in your progress. My final statement: Sitting around thinking about it and feeling depressed will not solve the problem.

Answer 4

Burn out is a common malady in our job-driven society, and it occurs to many people for various reasons, but here are a few suggestions that may help you.

For one, it might help you to evaluate your present job situation. Obviously at this point, you are less than satisfied with you present employment situation. Perhaps you are in the wrong career. Have you considered making a different career choice? Have you considered working at a different place?

I know from personal experience how you are feeling, because I just left a job that I hated going to every single day, for the very same reasons you stated. However, when it became obvious to me that this job was not to my liking, I began looking elsewhere until I found something better.

You have heard the expression: "Do what you love, and the money will come." While it is not always so easy to have the freedom to do what you love to do and make a living at it, but it does make you think toward trying to find a viable, satisfying career that brings you fulfillment into your life. We all dislike the daily grind, going in day to day, feeling like our job is pointless and a waste of our energy, so why not move to something that makes you feel like you are contributing a valuable service to society.

Some things that you can do in your present job:
1) Don't put in overtime unless it is required, or there are emergency needs. Be on time, and leave on time.

2) When you leave, just as you would turn off the switch to your light in your office (if you have one), turn off the switch in your brain, so that you are not concentrating on work issues when you are off the job.

3) Find relaxing activities that revitalize your spirit and give you a sense of freedom and recreation.

4) Try to do something different every day. Also vary your routine to eliminate the humdrum, same ole-same ole, boring activities. We are creatures of habit, and we generally do our daily routines the same way every single day. Put some variety into your life, and do things differently. Go a different route, change your pattern of how you dress or in what order you do things in the morning and during work.

5) Find a new activity that you have never done, or rarely do.

6) Learn a new skill, hobby, take a class, start a personal journal.

7) Take time to be with friends and family, and enjoy your relationships.

8) Make sure you get plenty of rest, so that when you are at work, you are not tired and restless.

That is a good start, and I am sure that if you think of other ideas, they will come to you.

Answer 5

See if you are eligible for a leave of abscence (fmla) just to "get away".

Some companies have such things as "First Year Leave", if are in your 1st yr at your job. It is usually unpaid, tho.

If this job is causing you a great deal of stress, your leave could be stress related - you will need a doctor to sign off on that.

Or perhaps you may need to think about whether this job is really what u want to do. What options do you have? Night school perhaps. Depends on your ambitions.

If it's not that serious, schedule some vacation time and plan a trip - even a day trip get away can be a relief.

If you are bored with your current routine, consider getting involved in something way different than what you thought you might be interested.
There are tons of different clubs you could belong to (bowling, outdoors, bike clubs, etc).

Change your routine - something different each day. If you can, instead of going right home after work, go out to a sports bar (if you like them) and have beer, appetizer and chill. People watch - you don't have to be with someone.

Or you can get up earlier than u normally do before your shift, get ready and head out to the grocery store to buy something different for lunch (suishi pre made) or something diff for breakfast.

If u work the late shift, hit the bookstore b4 u go into work. Even if you don't like books, u can sit and drink coffee and again, people watch.

Hopefully this is just a passing phase for you. Good luck!

Answer 6

The best way to deal with a burn out is to first off see what it is about the job that has caused you to lose interest. And for when you are at home with the same people every day, find a way to make them more interesting; and if that doesn't work, go out and do something for yourself so that you can meet new people. Have fun! Oh, and try something new, something that in the beginning you never thought that you would be able to and now have the chance.

Answer 7

What's your passion? Is it something you can make a living at? A college professor once told me that the secret to a happy life is finding a way of making money doing something you love. It's easy to become a slave to your job when it pays the bills. Is there anything you can do to reduce the bills you have to pay? For the last 5 months I have been under a lot of stress...so on Sunday I drove out to the beach. I had never been to this beach before (Delaware), but I just followed the signs. I didn't plan it...I just did it. The water was too cold...I just sat there and watched the waves....let the air swirl around me. It was fabulous. Best thing I've done for me for a long time. Got an ice cream cone. Did window shopping. The local fire station was having a drive to buy a new fire truck. I bought myself a plastic fireman's hat & the t-shirts they were selling. Call out sick...get in your car...turn the cell phone off...and take a road or route that you have never taken before. If you don't own a car...take a train to somewhere you haven't been before. Don't just stay in the car....get out....once you reach a destination....walk around. Take pictures and relax. Try doing this once a month.

Answer 8

You might also ask at work about a job rotation plan.
At work:
Ask about switching responsibilities with someone so that you are more challenged and stimulated, since you have been doing the same thing.

At home:
Take up an instrument to learn such as piano or guitar, or something less common like a mandolin. Join your church choir. Plan to read the entire Bible. Get a pet that can learn a lot, and will need your time and commitment. Do volunteer work in some free time so you help others and meet new people.

I'm in the same boat as you. Compound that with advanced heart disease so I MUST exercise almost daily, take my 5 medications daily plus some recommended supplements, and there are a lot of things I can't eat anymore or do anymore due to the heart condition.

Answer 9

Quick, how many hours are in a day?
Answer: Same for you as for everyone else!

You are the only person who can change anything about your life. If there's something you would rather be doing, figure out what it is and then do it. Chances are, it will be something your friends and family think is cool, and they'll be proud of you. Just make sure, if people are dependent on you, that you think through the effects on them first, and clue them in.

You really can leave your job - there are all kinds of jobs out there - but you can also try to like it more. Or you can add in enough new interests that you only think about your job when you're there. I recently started riding my bike home from work - it's 16 miles each way - and one day I did the full 32-mile round trip. I see my job as a sort of pit-stop on my Bicycle Tour of Europe Training Route. Change your commute, change your exercise routine, change what you eat for dinner, start wearing comedy underwear your coworkers don't know about...

Also take a look at your spending habits. Maybe you feel trapped in your job, but you could actually get by on less and do something you like better. Or maybe you could go back to school and do something you like better that also pays even more.

Try to think of someone you've met who seems to have some enthusiasm for life. Look at what they're doing differently and see if it might work for you.

If all else fails, do something to help someone who is less fortunate. Be grateful for what you have. Whenever I feel bad, I look at my hands and feel really glad I still have 10 fingers!

Answer 10

1. do something out of your comfort zone!
2. take an educated risk
3. express how you feel to your loved ones
4. look for a new job and get it lined up while working a current job ( this is possible i never thought it was but i did it! my now new employeer didn't tell anyone so know one knew until it was too late)
5. check out this site coping.org it's great for soul searching and when you have that nagging feeling that something wrong with you on the inside and you can not put your fingure on it.. this site could help.. ---= http://www.coping.org =--
6. make shure your goals are close to your values infact ensure you update and create your dreams and goals on paper and yearly update these. What are you doing to get you closer to your goals here are a few sites that may help (thinktq.com) (43things.com) and (bestyearyet.com)

7. try something new one time a week! weather it be a new food item a new route to work a new board game a new tv show an new radio station.

8. do something active! run out side take a walk around your block

9. plan your next mini vaca -- backpacking and camping is cheaper then a hotel go for the elements..

10. take the added step and knock on a neighbors door and invite them as a new friend for tea! don't be afraid to get to know who lives around you!
it helps to if you become friends you can give them a key and if you get locked out you have help.. that is close by... --- if you already know your neighbors then go down a few more houses or apartments and get to know them too!

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Best of luck!
just remember when things are repeat repeat you just have to do somethign you normally don't do I gave you free and cheap ways to do this there is no excuse yes it is scarey and you will get all tence and nervous when you take ACTION on these things i listed.. but it beats repeat repeat repeat! :)
it works!

Answer 11

Well, the *best* way would be to find another job! But most of us can't do that. So I'd say the best way to start fixing the problem would be to start doing something new and just for you in your non-work related life. Maybe pick one day a week - the same day every week - to do something special like go to the movies or try a new restaurant, so you'll have something to plan for and look forward to. Or you could start a new hobby or resume an old one, which could give you something new to occupy yourself with at lunch and after work. Or even before work if you get up early enough!

I think you'll find that if you start adding to your life *outside* of work, you'll either be able to tolerate your 'boring frustrating job' better because you're happier...or else you'll become really motivated to start looking for a better, more fulfilling job that won't drag you down.