Here are some ways that you can break out from the blues.
DEVIATE YOUR ATTENTION: Recognize your triggers and take a step back from these. Do not engage in things that will further burden you. Choose to do something life-giving.
DISENGAGE: When certain people in your lives are burning you out, disengage from the relationship. Do not allow them to become your emotional vampires who will suck the life out of you. Preserve your energy. Try your hardest to keep and maintain distance from them. Do not engage with people who will not bring out the best in you.
DO MORE OF YOU: Do more of the things you have always pushed aside and convinced yourself you didn’t have enough time for. Do more things for you!
DON’T DO IT: Know the things that you have to say “no” to. Be firm with your no. Saying no can sometimes do you more good than harm. Realize that it’s not a mean thing to say no. Saying no is at times an act of empowering yourself. This is drawing the line and not allowing yourself to keep on doing everything for everyone.
DELEGATE: Ask for help. Share the tasks and manage expectations. Do not expect other people to perform the same way as you. Take your mind off these things and let go of some control.
DEFER: Postpone if you cannot handle something because it is too heavy to face at the moment. Learn how to put things aside and to be kind to yourself while you do.
DECIDE TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF: Focus on what really matters. Prioritize yourself. Decide to do what is life-giving. To break out from burnout, it is crucial to start deciding and back it up by doing. As much as you love your family members and friends, you have to remember to prioritize yourself. You have a responsibility to yourself. Decide to be well and decide to take care of yourself. Take the step NOW. Burnout can happen if you allow it but you can also choose to be proactive. – WITH PAU DE VERA