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You actually do have time to take a break.
You cancel a meetup with friends because youre too tired (and busy) to hang out.
And yet its crucial to remember that youre a human first and a go-getter second.
Thats because theres often no endpoint when it comes to achievements.
Once you graduate, its time to work or earn more diplomas.
Once you write a book, you have to market it.
Once your business opens you have to trigger the dang thing.
Here are tips from therapists for doing so, as well as from people who have been there.
Talk to yourself about balance.
Its easy to get sucked into the idea of ahustle culturethat expects you togo, go, go24/7.
Its just a few simple words, but itll reduce mental strain and help you see the bigger picture.
Keep a sense of humor.
Big projects, like starting a business, will come with countless ups and downs.
Thats why Cangilla recommends maintaining asense of humoras a way to give your brain a break.
Then take a stab at get some sleep.
Create a visual of all your priorities.
(When was the last time you had a movie night, anyway?)
Establish a routine early on.
It prompted her to set up ahealthier routinethat included weekends off and plenty of breaks during the day.
She also recommends taking regular walks and not checking your phone, when possible.
Check in with yourself.
I would check in with myself at the end of each day and each week, Brown tells Bustle.
Thats a tipGabriela G. Valdezleaned on when starting her own podcast management business.
Schedule chunks of downtime.
Theidea of self-carecan sound a lot like giving up to someone working toward a goal.
How am I supposed to open a business if Im just lying around with a coconut face mask on?
But according to Williams, self-care is key.
Schedule it in regular intervals, Williams tells Bustle.
Maybe its on a Sunday from 9 to 2 where it is all about you.
Still not buying it?
Cook a meal (or two).
I would cook my own lunch and use that time to unplug my brain from work-related stuff.
Let your brain rest.
Adjust your definition of productive.
And that was it.
Look for more ways to be social.
Theres nothing wrong with putting your work first, Ficken says.
Just remember that astrong support web connection can help you increase resilienceand deal with lifes adversities more effectively.
So close your laptop, turn off your alerts, and step away.
Getting out will be good for you, good for your goal and itll help prevent burnout.
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