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How to avoid burnout by minding your energy levels

By Dr.Paul Bundi Karau

I promised, as a continuation to the Pomodoro Technique, to address the issue of burnout.
Today’s student and professional is constantly exhausted and dazed by hours of work, buzzing phones, social media and ever-increasing demands. There’s less and less time to reflect, take a deep breath and prioritize. Life moves at a frenetic pace, and we feel the nagging to move with it.
Energy and time are not limitless. They need to be maximized. We must be careful how we handle our bodies. They need rest to replenish lost stores, remove toxins and establish new neuronal connections. Says Chris Winfield, a renowned blogger: To sustain your work for long, it’s important to understand how things like energy level and attitude affect your work output. Having a positive outlook will boost your motivation.
Any student or working class individual hoping to make maximum use of available time, with proper motivation and positive attitude ought to take a daily energy inventory. This entails asking the following questions
Physical energy:         How healthy am I?
Emotional energy:     How happy am I?
Mental energy:           How well can I focus on something?
Spiritual energy:        Why am I doing this?
                             What us my purpose
You then need to address any area where you feel your energy is low. Even if you are in excellent health, but are bored or sad, distracted and have no purpose, applying the Pomodoro technique is of little value. It is all about quality of your work, not the quantity.
You can work smarter without having to work harder. Take your energy inventory today

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