“Stress'“ has a beginning, middle, and end. When you consciously move through the stress cycle, you can alleviate the physical and emotional effects of burn out.

Stress is essentially a neurological and physiological response triggered by a perceived threat (or “stressor”). However, all the neurological and hormonal responses that accompany stress are designed to help you do one thing: react (fight, flight, freeze, fawn). While this used to be a helpful response, and in some cases still is, if you don’t help your body move back to homeostasis, each stressor will create more stress, and that stress will compound. In Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, authors Emily and Amelia Nagoski reviewed the most recent science to understand what causes burnout, and more importantly, what to do about it. The most simple strategy they unearthed is the idea of closing the stress cycle. The way to do it is extremely simple: focus on your breathing.

20 Minute Workouts: Moderate physical activity will help shift your mood and tackle your body’s stress response. This is because, after exercising, your muscles relax and you feel the shift from breathing heavily to taking deep and slower breaths. This should provide you with an emotional release.Creative Expression: This might be in the form of painting, singing, playing an instrument, or sculpting. These expressions can be complemented by completing them with other people. Positive Social Interactions: Especially those that suggest a return to safety (e.g. hugs and laughter), will help you close your stress cycle.Mindful Practices: Incorporate short and simple meditations into your daily routine or practice mindfulness with an everyday routine (walking, cooking, driving). Practicing mindfulness simply means bringing your attention to the present moment and becoming aware of your surroundings and how your body and mind feel while doing that activity. Learn Morehttps://www.burnoutbook.net/https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/