If you feel you are experiencing the symptoms of student burnout, it’s nothing to ignore. In fact, you may need to seek out medical assistance, and there is no shame in that. Here are a few tips to help you get back on the road to recovery.
- Take It Seriously – The first step in recovering from student burnout is to acknowledge that you are experiencing it and that it is unlikely to just go away by itself without you taking some proactive steps.
- Self-Care Techniques – You need to learn when to put the schoolwork down and take a break. But don’t fill the break with doomscrolling or other activities that are going to add to the mental and emotional wear. Whether it is getting some air, writing in a journal, reading a book, or doing something artistic, find something that helps you decompress.
- Stress Management – Chronic stress has both a physical and mental impact on a person’s well-being. So, one of the best ways to recover from student burnout is to develop ways to manage the stress that comes along with student life. From having a good routine for sleeping, eating, and exercising to taking part in mental exercises that can be emotionally cleansing, this is an essential element to recovery.
- Get Support – Whether it is speaking with a close friend or seeking professional support, this is an essential part of recovering from student burnout successfully.
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The college admissions process can be one of the most stressful parts of student life. College Planning Source is here to demystify things for you and your family. Give us a call at 858.676.0700, or you can request your virtual assessment online. And don’t forget to register for our free webinars that can also help reduce the stress of your education experience.
