We’ve all been there. On
the edge. We’ve had enough. In short, we feel burned out.
This is something that every personal support worker has gone through.
Here are some tips to avoid burnout as much as possible.
1)
Monitor Your Diet and Exercise: We have to monitor our patient’s diet,
yet we often don’t monitor our own diet, and our job requires us to have a
certain level of fitness. So I suggest strongly that you monitor your
diet and engage in a regular exercise program.
2)
Get The Proper Amount Of Sleep: This probably seems like something that
should be intuitive but it’s not. When we are young, we need less sleep,
but as we get older we need more. Yet sleep is the one thing we give up
on a regular basis. Sleep is the one thing that really helps you to
rejuvenate. Ensure that you always get enough sleep.
3)
Be Honest About How Many Days You Can Really Work: Not everyone can do
this type of work full time. Maybe for you, it makes sense to work part
time. Also, due to factors like the economy, we don’t always take enough
time off. Please take as much time off as you need to.
4)
Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For Help At Work: Sometimes we find ourselves in
difficult situations at work. If you find yourself in such circumstances,
always ask for help. There is no need to carry the entire load yourself.
Follow these tips and they will help you avoid burnout at work as much as possible.
