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Recovering from burnout can take a significant amount of time and effort. It’s not something that can be resolved quickly or easily. The length of time it takes to recover from burnout can vary widely depending on the individual and the severity of the burnout. Some people may be able to recover in a matter of weeks or months, while others may take longer.
Many people face burnout throughout their careers. Over the last 25+ years, I’ve burned out, overcame burnout, and prevented burnout from happening when I recognized the signs. This is such an important topic that I wrote a book about burnout recovery, which I will release soon.
According to a Deloitte survey, 77% of Americans have experienced burnout at their current jobs, half of which have had multiple occurrences. There are many ways to cope with burnout, and some will work better than others.
To help you find ways to overcome burnout in your professional life, we asked working professionals and business leaders about their experiences and advice. There are several burnout recovery tips and stories shared to demonstrate what steps you could take to lift yourself up and overcome this problem in your own life.
Many people believe that running a business isn’t for everyone. It often requires long hours and a constant hustle to keep existing customers happy while bringing new ones into the fold. However, some basic wellness activities can make ownership accessible to more people. For example, workcations help me to cope with the daily grind of finding and maintaining new and existing digital marketing clients. There are other activities you can try to keep from burning out, too.