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It’s not fair that work causes burnout, but that makes it even more important to get clear on our own limits.

Here's how to do it:
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Everyone’s burned out. It’s gotten so bad that the New York Times reports that some burned-out workers are quitting their jobs likely because of unrelenting demands at work. vice.com/en/article/akg…

Therapist Melissa Russiano defined burnout as experiencing fatigue to the point that normal functioning stops, impacting you both emotionally and physically.

Seem familiar? vice.com/en/article/akg…

Burnout isn’t your fault. It’s often a result of systemic factors, like a lack of paid time off and childcare, to name a couple. It’s not necessarily because of “personal mental health.”

Here’s what you can do on a regular basis to help avoid a crash: vice.com/en/article/akg…

Create a “body budget.”

Write a list of everything that’s stressing you out, or making you angry and upset. Then, go through the list and divide it into things that are within your control, and things that are beyond your control. vice.com/en/article/akg…

Create “off hours,” but make them realistic.

Set aside a few hours each day that are completely your own. But, if you know that you’ll be stressed out each morning if you don’t respond to a few emails, leave a window to work before bed. vice.com/en/article/akg…

Ask your boss how they manage work challenges.

“They may have some insight into practical things you can do,” says Russiano. “There are a lot of unsaid rules and expectations that a good manager might be able to help you identify.” vice.com/en/article/akg…

Create “personal policies” to help you think about socializing.

A robust home and social life can help combat burnout, but constantly getting texts/calls/DMs/etc. from friends can be taxing, too. vice.com/en/article/akg…

Balance annoying tasks with things that make you happy.

That might look like making more lists, one of things you hate doing and things you like doing, and then making sure those two columns are a little more equally represented in your everyday life. vice.com/en/article/akg…