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SleepyLlama
SleepyLlama
Stealth

Is this a Burnout moment’’’

I realised it today after almost 2 Yrs of working with my current firm.

What was I doing?? —— Chasing numbers, building reports, finding new projects to work, Improving my personal brand within the company, perfecting and perfecting everything I work on, taking someone else’s ownership because they aren’t doing it and lot more.

Multiple people classify this under WorkaHOLYsm..

What does all these things give me?? ——- Decent Hikes and Salary 💵 (Not much of a Financial Stress)

What did I lose?? 🥺

——- I lost my ducking feel of “living the moment” dude

I am literally realising this since a couple of weeks, I used to be fun, friendly and lively in the moment couple of years ago.

In past, People used to be jealous of how I live without any tension finding fun in everything I do —- Indeed I do have tensions then and now…!!

When I meet my friends recently, They say I was zoned-out, non-sync and no more fun and serious all time.

I have started feeling that I am not able to enjoy the “moment I live in” anymore and this is concerning to me.

Is this a Burnout Moment??

When my friends asked me what do I do apart from Work, I literally had to think twice/thrice and then answered that I watch Movies.

I currently do nothing else apart from work and watching movies.

Do you feel this is bad or am I exaggerating a normal thing..!!

Anyone with the same feeling and stuck in this freaking loop?? How did you come out of it.!!

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PeppyMochi
PeppyMochi
Stealth2mo

The problem you have stated is with most of the people nowadays. The main reason behind this is listed below:

  1. Over reliance on mobile phones and scrolling social media. We are chasing things by getting influenced because of big packages, flashy pics and twitter puts the last nail in the coffin.
  2. We have so much engrossed ourselves in work that we are not able to switch ourselves once we are out of the office environment. This is due to the fact that now, WFH has come into existence more often and we tend to increase our working hours either by delaying things or by being lazy or could be any other reason.
  3. No physical activity outside of work and not being able to sit alone with our thoughts since every time we do something like eating food, lying in bed etc. Constantly we are consuming something or the other through mobile.

There could be more things exhibiting similar patterns above , may be you can list them down. Now I am putting out some points which anyone else can follow as well to get themselves on track:

  1. Start with a simple routine. You don't have to do anything drastic to change your patterns. Start with small. Like get up early, have a glass of water and stand on the balcony to see the sunrise. Feel the fresh aur. Then just go for a light walk. You will feel so much better. Then read a newspaper or do exercise, go to the office, do your work in the given time, once done. You are done. Come back, make yourself a cozy meal and watch it over your favourite serial.
  2. Introduce meditation in your routine. Start with small, 5 mins, 10 mins and gradually increase. You don't have to do anything extraordinary just notice your breathing pattern. It really helps.
  3. You don't have to be perfect as you are trying to change your routine. It may happen, you will wake up at 8 instead of 7 or 6. That's okay. Try to prioritise your task accordingly and then see for yourself what you can accomplish for the rest of the day. Remember, it's not a competition. You are just trying to run your day better.
  4. Gradually you will see where you get time to include different activities like going to the gym, reading or learning music. Depends on your interest. But for that you have to stick to your routine as well, without which it becomes difficult to plan these things.
  5. Don't get influenced by others'progress as to what they are doing. Instead, try to learn how you can learn from them and improve yourself. Appreciate them but don't compare yourself.
  6. Consistency is key. Every day's efforts, no matter how small will yield big results in the end. So, be kind to yourself even if you slip somewhere but don't forget to stick to your routine for the rest of the day. That not only will boost your confidence but also will encourage you to do better next time.

PS: if you are on a night shift, kindly adjust things accordingly. I have mostly written things based on a day schedule. If someone can contribute who has been on a night shift, may be there could be another perspective and help as well on that.

SleepyLlama
SleepyLlama
Stealth2mo

Thanks a ton @Constellation

This sounds promising and simple. I know execution will not be as simple as it seems. I will plan to give this a go.

Just a question, Is this your experience?

How did you come up with this and do you have anything backs the approach shared? To be a little confident and hopeful with your answer.

PeppyMochi
PeppyMochi
Stealth2mo

Adding on, the thing is we forget the daily routine our parents follow. You will notice a pattern towards a morning schedule,no matter how busy their rest of the day gets but they stick to the morning routine.

But as we grow up, we tend to forget or overlook these simple things since we either forget or go out of touch with them. Today's time is about how satisfied and normal you can be with less number of things.
The challenge is not to get distracted with too many things presented to us rather focus on those which we need and be satisfied with.

BubblyDonut
BubblyDonut
PhonePe2mo

Unplugging from work for some time and having boundry would be a good way to bring life back to normal. For me it took a layoff to realize how much I was working. I am happier now.

SquishyQuokka
SquishyQuokka
Gojek2mo

Just make more money and relax

SleepyLlama
SleepyLlama
Stealth2mo

😂😂 Truee, Single point yet Powerful.

The below statement won’t apply to everyone and I get it but it looks like the stress is mandatory to make loads of money in Corporate.

WigglyJellybean
WigglyJellybean
Uber2mo

Waiting for someone to answer how did they pass this situation

SnoozyPotato
SnoozyPotato
Swiggy2mo

i am exactly at the same position. i do not have free time. will wait in this thread for answers

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