It's hard to believe that there may come a time when you feel uninspired, frustrated and exhausted doing what you now love.
Following on from a heartfelt post from my amazing colleague and friend @susieyogi on how to deal with burnout. I wanted to add what factors lead to burnout.⠀
It's hardly ever as simple as that you are just working too many hours.⠀
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There are plenty of issues that contribute. Here are some I can certainly recognise, and having discussed this with peers they agree.
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❎ Working early and late. A 7am class and a 8pm class in the same day is a recipe for fatigue. ⠀
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❎ Having several commutes each day, is draining and stressful.⠀
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❎ Having badly spaced out classes. Too much time where you have to hang around in a cafe, or too little time, where you are always playing catch up.⠀
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❎ Erratic mealtimes and food choices. You have to have a least one warm meal a day where you can sit and enjoy for a long time. Not rushing to the next thing.⠀
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❎ Skipping practice, and/or not attending classes or workshops. It can't be all output, there has to be some input for brain and body.⠀
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❎ Always teaching the same thing. Same style, same practice, same discipline is wearing. Mix it up.⠀
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❎ Feeling devalued, either financially or emotionally. ⠀
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❎ Not maintaining regular meetings with colleagues and friend, to let off steam.⠀
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❎ Not prioritising time off, weekly and monthly.⠀
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