Invest time to find someone (or small team) that has the same goals. Push each other forward, in the good and in the bad. Someone that you trust and can be open/honest about new ideas or challenges. This person can be an online stranger. Make it fun.
2. Change environment
You don’t need to hop on a plane. Work from home? Then change rooms. Or go to cafes, libraries, etc. Being stuck in the same space for long periods reduces your creativity levels. Change your surroundings and your energy levels will change for the good.
3. Move your body
Avoid sitting down for more than one hour. If you have phone calls, stand up, talk while walking. Go for walks. Or hey, even “invent” a stand-up desk. Those that don’t quit say: “You need to work out”. Do push/sit-ups, shake your body. You will feel recharged.
4. Set realistic expectations
You start a new job or project… “this looks easy”. Wrong thinking. You need to buckle up. There is no such thing as a smooth ride. Avoid excessive optimism or pessimism; be realistic. Wrong expectations can lead to demotivation. Stay focused.
5. Organise your workload
“I need holidays”. Look, vacations won’t help if you end up going back to the same pile of work. Find ways to detach yourself from work every day. 2 in 3 people say that a large workload led to burnout. Prioritise, one thing at a time & stay positive.
6. Study your breaking point
“I can’t do this anymore”. Breaking points don’t happen overnight. They are a build-up of emotions that end in an outburst. Recognise these feelings & release your tension. Things like laughing, caffeine reduction or chewing a gum releases tension.
7. Slow down, to speed up
You start new experiences with full power. Yet, as the honeymoon phase fades... You get a reality check. It wasn’t as easy, right? Or not fun. Switch up your daily activity speed & routine. Don't give up. Take a step back and come back pushing harder.
Spend your energy well.
Find ways and tricks to avoid burnout.
Recognise your breaking point.
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Whether you are meeting a friend, going to a gym lesson or have a scheduled call… Not being on time shows a lack of responsibility. Sooner or later, they will start disrespecting your time too. The world doesn’t revolve around you.
2. You don’t take responsibility
Your brain can play tricks on you. It can blind you from admitting when you are wrong. And others will then see you as being challenging or over controlling. You don't gain anything by blaming others. Accepting your wrongdoings is appreciated.
High expectations lead to disappointment. That person you like doesn’t respond? You don’t hear from your interview/client? Persist, give a chance, otherwise move on. Don't depend on others to succeed. Wasting time is expensive, new things will come.
2. You want everything now
Your sale may not close today, but it will in 5 months. You may not go out with that person you like today, but you might in 5 months. Remember, things are not always meant to be. And reality is, things happens when they happen. Don't punish yourself.