It’s easy to get wrapped up in responsibilities. Your health—and the well-being of those you care for—relies on balancing daily demands with rest and relaxation. Don’t let burnout take over!
Signs of Burnout:
- Feeling Exhausted: Whether it’s physical or mental, exhaustion can take a toll.
- Lack of Value: Struggling to see the worth in your daily activities.
- Chronic Stress: Facing days, weeks, or months of overwhelming stress.
- Disinterest: Finding it difficult to care about the activities of your daily life.
Daily Self-Care to Prevent Burnout:
Throughout the day, check in with yourself:
- Nutritional Needs: Have I eaten enough? What types of food am I craving?
- Hydration: Am I thirsty?
- Breaks: Do I need a break or more rest?
- Physical Activity: Should I stretch or take a walk?
- Stress Levels: Am I stressed? What can I do about it?
- Focus and Presence: How well am I able to focus? Am I staying present when it counts?
- Immediate Needs: What do I need in this moment to function at my best?
Additional Tips:
- Manage Workload: Learn to say no to exhausting tasks and ask for help when needed.
- Take Breaks: Your body and brain need downtime to repair and grow.
- Set Boundaries: Keep work and personal responsibilities separate.
- Essentials: Eat well, sleep enough, stay active, and hydrate.
- Stress Management: Keep a list of techniques and activities that reduce stress and bring comfort.
To learn more about how to implement these strategies into your daily routine or for more personalized support, you can contact KnovaSolutions at [email protected] or call at 1-800-355-0885, available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. MT.
KnovaSolutions® is a clinical prevention service to help Alliance Health Plan members better understand and manage their medical care, treatments, and medications via telephone and email. The KnovaSolutions clinical team focuses on the member as a whole, not just the health complications they may be facing, by providing access to health information and support in making the best health decisions possible.
