Any tips for recovering from burnout when taking a month off or sabbatical isn’t an option? I burn out during busy season every year but normally recover after a month or so. This year I’m totally gone mentally. Get nothing done at work and basically sit at my desk feeling like I’m going to cry for no reason. I’m not even busy so I don’t get it. Outside of work I’m totally fine.

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If you can't take a month off I would take days off. For example take a day off every week eg on a Friday or even mid week and use that day to totally decompress and do something fun for yourself. Completely forget about work and spoil yourself eg spa, hiking, learn a musical interest, do a diy project at home, gardening, satisfy any interest that you have on your day off. That day will give you something to look forward to each week and u can keep and update a list of ideas of activities you want to do.

Also on the days you are back at work volunteer to be a mentor to those that are early on in their career. Seeing the impact u make on others can be a very rewarding experience and will teach u to once again believe that the job u do is meaningful. Once u are back in your happy space mentally u will be able to decide whether this job is really for u. It's not a good thing for your mind and body to continuously go through this process of 'wrecking' yourself during busy season then doing damage control thereafter. I recommend you look for other opportunities. There really are a ton of opportunities out their waiting for u so don't limit yourself to being stuck in a job that continuously leaves u being caught up in a vicious cycle. You owe it to yourself to be happy. I hope this helps. Take care 🫂

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Honestly it sound like you need a change. Being in a deep rut is not fun and isn’t productive for you personally or for your team. Is there another role that you could look into for a rotation? I think a fresh challenge might help you.

Best of luck!

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