Be Careful of Burnout

Working from home can sometimes lead to burnout. After all, our office is just steps away from our kitchen and bedroom, so we can get sucked back into work even "after hours." And with the flexibliity of scheduling our own work time, our work hours can extend well beyond a normal workday and spill into family life easily.

BNET recently ran an article listing 7 signs of burnout. Here's a few of the signs.

* You use weekends and vacation for rest and relaxation, not for having fun. If all you want to do is veg out every weekend from work, then you might have a burnout problem.

* You stop work thinking you can't handle another thing. If work is overwhelming you each and every day, you might be burned out.

* You dread going to work. While there will be days when you don't want to work, if you feel that way every day, you might be burned out.

To overcome burn out, focus on fun things in your off time. Don't mope around the house--get out and do something active or with your family and friends. During the day, have mini-breaks that you fill with non-work stress breakers, like brisk walks around the block, sitting in the sunshine for 15 minutes letting your mind wander (it's amazing how that can lift your spirits) or reading a book during lunch.

Hopefully, your burnout won't last long and you can get back on track.

Until next time,

Sarah