What are the stages of burnout? 3 ways to recover.

Day in and day out, you’re all about that daily grind. You’ve got your career and maybe even a side-hustle or two, and you’re trying to do it all. But, you’ve hit the point where you just can’t. You can’t think. Your body seems to have betrayed you because you’re frequently sick, have a headache or your muscles are so sore. You’ve hit all the stages of burnout, and you’re desperate to find ways to recover. 

Sure, it’s a popular phrase and a trendy topic, but burnout is real. It’s a thing, and it’s on the rise. Did you know that there’s more than one type of burnout? It’s true. Researchers have identified at least three types of burnout, including: 

• Overload burnout: This type of burnout is typically found in those with a Type-A, high-achiever personality. People with overload burnout put too much on their plate, chasing success while risking their health and personal life.

• Under-challenge burnout: This type of burnout is the opposite of overload burnout. Signs include feeling bored, under appreciated and lack of opportunities for growth and learning. 

• Neglect burnout: Those experiencing neglect burnout often do so because they feel helpless and incompetent. 

The stages of burnout recovery 

If you’re burnt out, you need a recovery plan to help you through the stages of healing. So what are these stages of burnout? Stages of burnout recovery include the 3 Rs: : 

• Reorganize: What are your goals? Do you know why you do the things you do? The first stage in a good burnout recovery plan is to identify how you prioritize your life. Define your goals and reprioritize your life. 

• Reframe: You have goals, and you want to achieve them. The second stage or burnout recovery is to reframe how you think about your goals. Instead of avoiding or procrastinating, address your to-do list head on. 

• Rebalance: But what if you have too many goals? The third stage of a solid burnout recovery plan is to rebalance your goals. Try to have more goals that fall in the want category versus the number of goals in your “must do” column. 

Going through the stages of burnout recovery may not be easy, but it will be worth it in the long run. If you’re having a hard time walking through the stages of burnout recovery, consider talking to a psychologist. Your therapist will help you get your mental health back on track. 
 

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