What causes burnout in ourselves?

Burnout is a state of extreme physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion, triggered by prolonged periods of high stress. But what are the underlying reasons that lead us to burnout? Often, it's internal Driving force, which we developed as children and which influence our behaviour as adults. These motivators, including „Try hard,“ „Be strong,“ and „Be perfect,“ can unintentionally drive us to the brink of exhaustion. In this blog post, we will explore the factors that contribute to burnout and present strategies for prevention.

Internal motivators and their consequences

Be strong

The inner drive „Be strong“ instructs us to keep our emotions in check and present a facade of strength. This way of thinking can lead to us losing our emotional sensitivity and ceasing to pay attention to important physical signals. Suppressing emotions can lead to health and psychological problems over time. We can protect ourselves from the harmful consequences of this driver by developing the ability to acknowledge and accept our feelings.

You are perfect

There can be great pressure to strive for perfection and set high standards in every aspect of life. Perfectionism often leads to a never-ending feeling of dissatisfaction and inadequacy. Our mental health can suffer from this self-criticism, which can eventually lead to burnout. It is important to set reasonable goals and allow ourselves to make mistakes and have weaknesses.

Make an effort

The inner drive to „try hard“ pushes us to do our best and work as much as we can. This can lead to overexertion and neglecting our own needs. Constantly overdoing it leaves little time for relaxation and self-care, increasing the risk of burnout. To be productive in the long term, a good work-life balance and frequent holidays are essential.

How can these driving forces be counteracted?

Practising mindfulness

Mindfulness allows us to become aware of our thoughts and feelings, and to live in the present. This makes it easier for us to recognise when our inner drives are taking control of us, and to act quickly to stop them.

Develop self-compassion:

By learning to treat ourselves with kindness and understanding, we can alleviate the pressure to be perfect and allow ourselves breaks.

Setting healthy boundaries

Set yourself healthy boundaries to avoid overworking and ensure you have enough time for leisure and personal interests. Only then will you be able to protect yourself from burnout.

Get support

Speaking with friends, family, or a therapist allows you to examine your own behavioural patterns and discover new coping mechanisms for stress.

Using miReiki:

miReiki can offer you a gentle way to reduce stress and rediscover your inner balance. Through energetic work, physical and mental well-being can be promoted, which helps to reduce the negative effects of inner drivers.

Applying aromatherapy:

The use of essential oils can help to relieve stress and promote relaxation. Scents such as lavender, chamomile and bergamot have calming properties and can help to reduce the burden of perfectionism and constant pressure.

Early insights into deep-seated inner motivations often lead to burnout. We can improve our well-being and avoid burnout if we are aware of these processes and proactively counteract them. It's never too late to change your habits and rediscover who you are.

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