Eating
Burnout means that eating becomes
about convenience, comfort and
pick-me-ups. Sugary snacks replace
healthier options and the drive-thru
becomes a regular haunt. Would you like
that double-shot coffee? You betcha.
“Keep easy staples in your fridge
and pantry for quick meals and freezeleftovers when you cook for
‘takeaway’ at home,” says
accredited practising
dietician Natasha Murray.
“Consider home-
delivered meal plans
or reach out to family
or friends for help.”
Natasha also suggestsin front of the other feels hard
enough and studies have
proven this is true. But
exercise really helps alleviate
stress and anxiety. A stroll outside is
enough to snuff out that flame.
“Do regular exercise that you enjoy,”
recommends Rachel. “Book it into your
calendar and treat it like a meeting.
Reschedule if you need to, but don’t
ever cancel. Exercise with a friend to
stay accountable. It’s easy to cancel on
yourself, but harder to cancel on them.”Decision-making
Burnout puts us into survival mode. Our
responses are reactive not proactive
and even simple decisions feel huge.
Subsequently, healthy habits slide.
Eighth scoop of Nutella anyone?
“Make a grocery list and stick to it
or shop online to avoid the overwhelm
of choice and temptation,” says
health and wellbeing psychologist
Marny Lishman. “Make a meal plan
and repeat it weekly. Schedule daily
downtime, whether it be rest or exercise,
and commit to it so your brain can
recharge. Avoid making big or long-
term decisions.”IDENTIFY
YOUR
BURNOUT
TRIGGERS»^ Identifying your stressors
means that you can make a
plan to address them. They
won’t disappear overnight, but
they can be better managed.
»^ Ask yourself, ‘Do I have too
much work on? Am I spreading
myself too thin? Am I getting
enough sleep? Is a certain
relationship toxic?’‘Schedule daily downtime and commit to it’