10 Steps to Kick Out Burnout

Here are 10 helpful tips to kick out your burnout while being a student at ESU...

A morning routine can help motivate you to get excited for your day or help you wake up in the morning. A morning ritual can start by making yourself breakfast, having a cup of coffee, singing in the shower, listening to music, etc. Having a morning routine can also be as basic as smiling in the mirror when washing your face. Do what fits your lifestyle.

Take a day off from being glued to your phone. Leave it at home or in your bag and enjoy quality time with your friends. Sit next to a window and enjoy the outdoor view. For better results, take a week off from your phone and only use it when it is absolutely necessary.

Nourish yourself with health food options like fruits and vegetables. Avoid going out to dinner or dealing with fast food. Take time to go to the grocery store so your can make a good cooked meal for yourself. Cooking at home also saves your wallet from being empty!

Keeping yourself active can improve how your body feels and how your mind feels too. Taking time to walk to class instead of driving can already improve your health. Stay away from driving everywhere and sitting on the couch a night. Try sanding while working on homework instead of sitting or make up a routine for daily exercise you can do in your living room between homework assignments.

Getting enough sleep at nigh is one of the biggest issues for college students. Having at least 6 hours of sleep can improve your listening and attention skills for class. Without a good night's sleep everything in your life can seem more of a drag than it might actually be. To improve the sleep your getting power down from your phone, listen to soft music, turn on a fan, or use a meditation app to help your mind a body shut down for the night.

Reaching out to your friends and family can help improve your mental health when life seems to be running too fast to catch up. Talking with your friends about your problems can be a big stress reviler. Making time for a friends hang out can help yourself smile and enjoy the ride of school rather than being stress about homework everyday. Going home and spending time with your family can also help your mental state. Seeing an animal from home or just being in a familiar environment can sometimes be just what someone needs when they are feeling overwhelmed and alone.

When someone is feeling so overwhelmed with school work and it seems to be never ending, conserve your energy. Take breaks in between homework assignments to avoid constant work overload. Eat a snack to refuel your brain and body. Remember that homework is important, but so are you.

It is easy to say "yes" when you want to be involved. Saying "yes" might make you seem like you have your life together, even you might not. Saying "no" can be hard for some more than others. If you know you do not have time to take on another project, remember that you can say "no". This doesn't make you 'less dedicated' or lazy, it shows that you are already busy with the tasks you have on hand.

Picking up hobbies besides homework and your normal daily routine is healthy. It can help your creativity blossom and also help your mind shut off for awhile. Making time to do something mindless can help your stay clam and realize some built up tension. Some common hobbies include writing, cook, painting, photography, etc.

Taking time to love yourself and do things for yourself is critical. If going out to eat, shopping for something nice, or buying a new game seems like a gift to you, get it for yourself. Being selfish is not bad or un-healthy. Wanting to spend time treating yourself is just nature and can make you a better person.

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