How a Chronically Ill Person Can Avoid Burnout

By Irene S. Roth

Each of us has a voice inside our head that is urging us not to overdo it. It is our intuitive self-reference point. Yet, we either ignore it or we’re so busy running that we don’t even hear it at all. However, being busy can keep us unconscious and unconnected from ourselves. This is because when we’re constantly distracted and running, we’re not paying attention to what is happening inside of us, nor how we feel. Many times, our body is urging us to rest, but we ignore it.

Further, many chronically ill individuals keep rushing, despite their pain and fatigue. We believe that a shift or change in goals is a sign of failure. Another culture may view a change in our goals as courageous and necessary. It comes from a position of strength and being open to new possibilities. This is especially the case in Europe. And it’s not surprising that many Europeans are not as stressed out as we are. They enjoy longer lunches and social gatherings with friends and family. They take time off to enjoy life.

I believe the quality of our lives is measured by our freedom to choose to keep doing what we’re doing or change if we feel overwhelmed. This is especially the case for the chronically ill. That choice comes when we are more mindful and connected to our inner being. Our conscious awareness and mindfulness will help us stop overdoing it so that we can rest when we’re fatigued.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Irene S. Roth
• Release date: Jan 10, 2024
• ISBN: 9798215161692

Irene S. Roth

Irene S. Roth, MA is an academic and freelance writer. She writes academically, for teens and tweens and adults. When she isn't writing, she is teaching. She is also pursuing a Master's of Social Work Degree.

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How a Chronically-Ill Person Can Avoid Burnout

Irene S. Roth

Copyright 2024 Irene S. Roth

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Table of Content

Introduction

What Is Burnout?

Tip 1: Exercise

Tip 2: Meditate

Tip 3: Live in the Present

Tip 4: Live Mindfully

Tip 5: Assess How Your Feel

Tip 6: If You’re Tired, Take a Nap

Tip 7: Spend Some Time Alone Every Day

Tip 8: Find a New Hobby

Tip 9: Take Regular Rest Breaks

Tip 10: Unplug from Social Media

Tip 11: Avoid Multi-Tasking

Tip 12: Don’t Overdo it

Tip 13: Recognize When You’re Overwhelmed

Tip 14: Take Mini Vacations

Tip 15: Practise Extreme Self-Care

Tip 16: Do Nothing

Conclusion

Resources

About the Author

Introduction

Many chronically ill people, especially women, overdo and over-commit. It’s an intricate part of our DNA as women. In fact, many of us overdo it to the point of exhaustion and beyond. Some of us don’t stop until we get ill with a cold, flu, or some other unfortunately life-threatening illness. Given these pandemic, virus-ridden times, it’s especially important for us not to overdo it. We don’t want to catch COVID-19. Therefore, it’s important for us to stop this cycle of overwhelm and extreme fatigue, and practise self-care instead.

Each of us has a voice inside our head that is urging us not to overdo it. It is our intuitive self-reference point. Yet, we either ignore it or we’re so busy running that we don’t even hear it at all. However, being busy can keep us unconscious and unconnected from ourselves. This is because when we’re constantly distracted and running, we’re not paying attention to what is happening inside of us, nor how