How Do You Overcome Being Burned Out?
• Figure out why you are burned out. This will help you figure out how to solve the problem. There is usually one major reason but there might be more than one factor contributing to you being so tired, fatigued or unmotivated. • Get some sleep. Everything becomes better after you have had adequate rest. Adequate means at least 8 straight hours (12 hours if you’re still a kid). No less! Make sure you are getting enough sleep (or as much as possible). Do not waste time when you should be sleeping! • Take time to reflect. When you wake up, stop and think about how you feel. Drink a lot of water (dehydration leads to fatigue) • Make sure to take it easy for a few days or weeks, however long you need. If this is not possible, maximize the portion of your free time you spend truly relaxing. Playing video games or surfing the net is not relaxing. It is actually more strenuous on your eyes, hands, etc. • Eat healthy (vegetables, fruits, not too many processed foods or meats). Relax your mind.
