How to Overcome Being Burnt Out

How to Overcome Being Burnt Out

Emily Larrabee

It is that time of the year where we all consider dropping out of school because the stress is overwhelming. Spring break is over, tests are coming up, and final projects are nearing an end. With all this in mind, it is important to take care of yourself mentally. Dealing with burn out can be easy if you follow these 3 steps.

1.    Meditate

Meditation can be difficult for some of us. Trying not to think about all the other things you could be doing is no easy task. Here is my suggestion: Turn on some meditation music on Pandora and just lay on your couch, bed, or floor for just ten minutes. Set an alarm in case you fall asleep. This short about of time can give you the energy to finish the day strong and your mental abilities will not be altered.

2.    Become a Time Management Professional

Managing your time is important if you want to avoid being a procrastinator. I know I have a tendency to wait till the last minute to do something. This causes an overwhelming amount of stress that could have been avoided if I had managed my priorities better. Mark your calendars and make sure that you have a system each week to get a little bit done on your projects or to study for 30 minutes for that upcoming final. 

3.      Make Some Time for Fun

This goes along with time management. Make sure you get some work done so that you can go out and enjoy yourself while in college. There are so many fun and interesting things to do in a college town. There are festivals, coffee shops, wine tastings, and sporting events. No matter what you plan on doing, make sure you rest your brain from all of studying/working you have been doing. You will thank yourself later.