{"id":2077,"date":"2011-01-30T16:03:03","date_gmt":"2011-01-30T23:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/robertfagan.com\/?p=2077"},"modified":"2011-02-26T10:06:17","modified_gmt":"2011-02-26T17:06:17","slug":"simple-steps-you-can-take-to-avoid-burnout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theaposition.com\/robertfagan\/coaching\/2077\/simple-steps-you-can-take-to-avoid-burnout","title":{"rendered":"Simple Steps YOU Can Take to Avoid Burnout"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Sooner or later in golf, business, or life most all of us will experience burnout in one form or another.\u00a0 If you feel pressure mounting, here are some helpful tips you might consider.<\/p>\n

What are your expectations?\u00a0 Establish realistic expectations for what you can and cannot accomplish. If you find that you\u2019re driving yourself too hard, it may be time to let go of unrealistic expectations and readjust. Shorten your to-do list. \u00a0Give yourself some slack and even shorten your to-do list if you have one.<\/p>\n

Get back in touch with the people and things you value. Is your work fulfilling and meaningful for you?\u00a0 Are you spending time with people that bother or disappoint you? If not, check in with your values. What\u2019s missing? Where are you compromising? What needs to be eliminated? What are you merely tolerating? Re-assess and re-adjust your priorities as needed. Make the choices you want to make by honoring what\u2019s important for you.<\/p>\n

Challenge yourself to think out of the box.\u00a0 Creativity sparks energy and enthusiasm as you rewire your brain circuits. If work has become a chore or you\u2019re in a rut, try spicing things up a bit. Find innovative ways to do mundane tasks,, improve performance, or tweak what you do best and make it even better.<\/p>\n

Focus upon and appreciate the tasks at hand, no matter how mundane you consider them.\u00a0 In this way, you eliminate the drag of the past and avoid the fear of the future.<\/p>\n

Communicate clearly.\u00a0 Resolve conflicts; don\u2019t run from them. Let people know what you expect from them, and ask them what they expect from you. \u00a0Be clear and concise with what you say, and how you say it. \u00a0Listen closely to the people around you, it will teach them to listen closely to you.<\/p>\n

Manage your time. Poor time management leads to burnout. Set regular work hours. Keep your commitments and as much as possible Make appointments with yourself to get things done \u2013 and keep them! Being on time counts, show up promptly for appointments and expect others to do the same. Do not be bullied by others to work till you drop!<\/p>\n

Learning how to say no is a key time management tool. Value yourself by establishing boundaries and limits. Learn how to do it in a way that is clear and consistent. Do not give away too much of your time. Let people know your policies and procedures. Be upfront with what\u2019s acceptable and what\u2019s not.<\/p>\n

Along with managing time, make the time to do nothing! We all need to take time to relax, refresh and replenish. Do not keep pushing yourself. Keep a regular schedule for both your work and personal life, and don\u2019t forget vacation time. You\u2019ll come back with a fresh outlook and perspective.<\/p>\n

Practice forgiveness.\u00a0 Stop blaming yourself or others. If you\u2019re playing the \u201cwoulda, coulda, shoulda\u201d game, your beliefs are in need of change. Blaming yourself or others for things that have gone wrong doesn\u2019t work. What does? Learn from your experiences and make changes to ensure that you get the results you want the next time.<\/p>\n

Recognize and deal with your emotions. Don\u2019t become upset with yourself for having negative thoughts.\u00a0 They are a blessing for they signal to you that you will want to change your underlying beliefs if you want to create different results.\u00a0 Keeping your feelings inside usually leads to trouble.<\/p>\n

Ask for help. We all need a little help once in a while. You cannot do everything yourself. Do not be afraid to ask friends or associates for help, or hire a professional when needed.<\/p>\n

Take care of #1. \u00a0If you\u2019re run down, you\u2019ll burn out faster. Make sure you get enough sleep, eat right, exercise and de-stress on a regular basis.\u00a0 If you are cheating your body, you lose energy and health, which are key differentiating factors between people who are accomplished and those who become frustrated and burnt out.<\/p>\n

Laugh, smile and enjoy the ride! \u00a0Life is too short to worry and be serious all the time. Find ways to make your work and life fun and enjoyable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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