The Burnout Solution by Siobhan Murray

Author:Siobhan Murray
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Gill Books
Published: 2018-12-20T23:00:00+00:00

As with all new exercise regimes, please check with your doctor that you are physically healthy, and do not embark on any high-intensity exercise or drastic lifestyle changes without the guidance of a professional.

Looking at the research bit behind exercise, there are so many recent studies to show how exercise is not only good for your body but benefits your brain too. Research from the Institute for Brain Aging and Dementia shows that exercise can increase your brain’s growth, which increases your learning skills and mental performance. One of the main reasons for this links back to not only all the good hormones being released but also the production of growth hormones, which maintain healthy connections in your cells, and these help you to focus better, learn new information more easily and switch between tasks more quickly.

There are many benefits of exercise to help reduce the symptoms of burnout or simply to ensure that you are keeping your self-care in check. However, it is also hugely important not to over-exercise. I know this may seem like a contradiction, but over-exercising when you are genuinely tired only puts more pressure and stress on your body and mind. Getting into a pattern of feeling guilty for not exercising when you feel you ‘should’ is completely counterproductive. Listen to your body. If you’ve had a hectic week and you’ve scheduled a high-intensity gym class into your day, maybe take a walk instead. Take personal responsibility for yourself and don’t feel guilty about changing your plans!

Exercise supports you both physically and psychologically. Not only does it help to reduce stress and increase your ability to learn, it actually gives you more energy. A lot of people think that exercising will make them more tired and they find excuse after excuse to not do anything, but the truth is that when you exercise, more oxygen and nutrients are being transported around your body and brain, which gives you more energy, and that in turn helps you to think more quickly, focus and get stuff done.

An area that is often overlooked when talking about exercise is confidence. This isn’t about getting all toned and changing your physique but about feeling strong and healthy. Feeling good about what your body can do, whether it’s a 10k race or a 30-minute walk, has a positive impact on your confidence. This is not about comparing yourself to what someone else’s body can do, it’s about your self-care and sense of self-worth.

Exercise (and good nutrition) also go a long way to helping get a good night’s sleep, and you know how I feel about sleep! Along with sleep, exercise also helps boost your immune system. But remember that exercise needs to be judged according to how you feel. If you are feeling run down, lower the intensity of your workouts; if your exercise is walking, reduce the time you walk until you start to feel better again. Exercise is there to lift you up, not drag you down.

FITTING IT IN

Take regular (this bit is important) physical activity.

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