{"id":4108,"date":"2021-04-10T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-10T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hoodcomstudies.com\/theblueandgrey\/?p=4108"},"modified":"2021-04-06T21:09:01","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T01:09:01","slug":"ask-beegee-dealing-with-burnout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/index.php\/2021\/04\/10\/ask-beegee-dealing-with-burnout\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask BeeGee: Dealing with burnout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Zoe Finholm\/\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Burnout is a state of exhaustion that is caused by prolonged periods of stress. The lack of breaks and the fast pace of this semester have led many students feeling this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to <em>Psychology Today<\/em>, the signs and symptoms of burnout can be both emotional and physical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some symptoms can include<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Difficulty falling asleep<\/li><li>Loss of appetite<\/li><li>Loss of motivation<\/li><li>Increased feelings of anxiety, depression or anger<\/li><li>Headaches<\/li><li>Lack of productivity<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike most illnesses, burnout doesn\u2019t go away with time. In fact, it usually gets worse the longer you wait. In order to stop burnout from progressing, changes must be implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some things that you can do when you are dealing with burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Prioritize what needs to be done first. Some of your tasks can wait until you feel more motivated.<\/li><li>Allow yourself to take a break from your tasks to have some alone time.<\/li><li>Remember to do activities that make you happy. For example, if you like going on walks, take a walk around campus or a park.<\/li><li>Take advantage of the activities around campus. Hood hosts events on Wellness Days to help students rest and recharge. These events are free and fun.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, reach out to a counselor by emailing <a href=\"mailto:healthservices@hood.edu\">healthservices@hood.edu<\/a>, or call <a href=\"tel:301-698-8374\">301-698-8374<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions that you would like BeeGee to answer, email <a href=\"mailto:blueandgrey@hood.edu\">blueandgrey@hood.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>By Zoe Finholm\/\/ Burnout is a state of exhaustion that is caused by prolonged periods of stress. 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