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Experiences of Returning to work after burnout

Homebird

After 3 months off work I have had a phased return. I work 4 days a week. This week has been my first full week, but still doing less challenging things. It has been good getting back to doing the work and gives me a sense of purpose/achievement. Monday and Tuesday went well. On Wednesday I had started to get tired. Today I have had to take things slowly as I am struggling with energy. I am now feeling exhausted. I am trying to figure out if this is to be expected and things will improve, or I will need to review my hours. When I returned to work I felt like my energy was fairly much back to normal. 

Can anyone share experiences of returning to work after burnout?

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  • I had about 3 months off after leaving one job and getting another last summer, after burning myself out. I was shocked that I seemed exhausted again really quickly and a little scared that burnout might happen again.

    The first month was hardest I think, before I realised I needed to go a little easier and slow down a bit (I really wanted to quit). Doing less outside work, getting to bed a bit earlier, some simple meals, helped too, and it did start to even out. I realised I wasn't 100% still, so tried to keep that in mind. 

    Things did improve, like a slowly charging battery. I suppose as Iain said, just keep an eye you aren't sliding backwards too much and adjust what you can?

    I hope it goes well for you!

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  • I had about 3 months off after leaving one job and getting another last summer, after burning myself out. I was shocked that I seemed exhausted again really quickly and a little scared that burnout might happen again.

    The first month was hardest I think, before I realised I needed to go a little easier and slow down a bit (I really wanted to quit). Doing less outside work, getting to bed a bit earlier, some simple meals, helped too, and it did start to even out. I realised I wasn't 100% still, so tried to keep that in mind. 

    Things did improve, like a slowly charging battery. I suppose as Iain said, just keep an eye you aren't sliding backwards too much and adjust what you can?

    I hope it goes well for you!

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