FBF40 – Avoiding Burn Out

Burn out happens (put that on a bumper sticker). If we take the following five steps we can avoid burn and shorten the length of time it affects us in case it does happen.

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Avoiding Burnout

On my bookshelf:
Avoid Burn Out
Interesting Webtool:

Audacity- from CNET.com

Main topic: Burn Out

Since we all go through periods of fatigue and burnout here are 5 steps to reducing burnout’s impact:

  1. Proper diet.
  2. Take a little break.
  3. Set work limits.
  4. Get 7-8 hours of sleep.
  5. Set accomplishable “mini” goals. 

Quote of the week: “We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about.” – Charles Kingsley

About the author

Jake Carlson is a popular speaker, accountability partner, and host of the Modern Leadership podcast. Jake built his business while traveling with his family around the world. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn. Read more about him here.

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  1. You’re a real man. Never read manuals until there is no other option. The little things do grow up and become big things, but they’re great if you grow with them!

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