work help: I’m burning out and I don’t know what to do. - Help.com

Slow down (and don’t ever quit!) Are there other things in your life that you could cut back on to give you a bit more me time?

You have a loverly avatar! I find its helpful to step back for small periods of time to refocus yourself on what you are doing and why you do so.

Talk to someone. You need to start processing your troubles or they will take over your life. It`s better to have control of your troubles than to let the troubles get the best of you…

Have a look at some time management tips on google.

Sometimes, trimming back minutes here and there by finding alternative and more effective ways of doing things can regain you the extra time you need to recharge your batteries during the day.

Try and fit in a “rescued” half hour this way for the middle of the day when you need it most to keep going for the afternoon.

Here’s a site to start you off:

http://sbinfocanada.about.com/cs/time…

Be upfront with your parents.

Say… “I appreciate you wanting me to come to Halifax with you, but I really need some time and space alone to get some rest. Work is busy right now and I think coming away would be over-tiring. We’ll fix up a trip another time”

Sometimes you just have to say the word NO! tell them as much as you’d like to, you have plans to just stay home and re-wind from the work week. They will have no choice but to accept it. You have to make YOU the priority for your own well being. Family should understand I would hope.

ur avatar superb. so cute! well, work to the max first. then take a vacation. moreso christmas is getting near. long vacation! :p

As MTW says you need to be honest with your family and tell them that you need a break. I’m sure they only want the best for you and would be happy to give you some breathing space if they know you need it. Cancel your plans for this weekend and have some ‘you’ time. Speak to your bank about your financial situation and see if there is anything they can do to help take the pressure off a little. No one expects you to keep going like this and not burn out, so take a break before it’s too late.

Ok, but you still need to take a break for you. Perhaps the weekend after, make sure there are no plans and just do whatever you want, something that you find relaxing.

I expect that your cute dragon avatar fits in perfectly with how you’re feeling right now. Everyone needs a break from time to time. Get yours!