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Are you experiencing burnout? If so, it’s now more important than ever to look after yourself properly. Here’s what you can do to support yourself during this time.

What’s the best way to cope with burnout?

The best way to cope with burnout often varies from person to person. However, it’s always important to start by taking yourself seriously. Listen carefully to the signals from your body and mind, and don’t ignore them.

After that, there are various things you can do to overcome burnout. The most important thing is always to get plenty of rest and live healthily. Talking to a professional or simply to the people around you can be very helpful. There are also many other complementary things you can do. You can read more about these a little further on.

What should you avoid doing if you’re suffering from burnout?

There’s one thing you mustn’t do during a bout of burnout: push yourself beyond your limits. Don’t keep pushing yourself, don’t return to work full-time too quickly, and don’t fill your diary with commitments. It might be tempting to just carry on with your life as normal, but this usually doesn’t help you recover properly.

Also, minimise stress, sleep deprivation and excessive stimulation. Give yourself time to really recover so that you’ll soon be able to get back to all your activities.

7 ways to help yourself if you’re experiencing burnout

1. Listen to your body

Burnout is almost always caused by a long period of overwork and overstimulation. So take signs such as tiredness, stress and irritability seriously. By listening to these, you’re giving your body time to recover.

2. Make sure you get enough rest and relaxation

Consciously schedule in moments of rest and do activities that help you relax. Perhaps that’s playing music, going for a walk or simply watching a film on the sofa. It’s also always nice to do breathing exercises and meditation to calm your nervous system.

3. Establish a good sleep routine

A good night’s sleep is one of the most important aspects of a proper recovery. Try to go to bed at around the same time every day and ensure you have an optimal sleeping environment.

4. Take gentle exercise

Gentle exercise such as walking or yoga often helps to release tension. It also allows you to gradually build up your energy levels again in a natural way.

5. Eat a healthy and varied diet

Nutritious meals are particularly important during this period. They provide essential nutrients so that your body can recover properly. Eat plenty of vegetables, fruit, healthy fats and protein, and make sure you’re getting enough vitamins and minerals.

6. Reduce stimuli

When you’re suffering from burnout, you really want to limit all stimuli. Temporarily keep your diary almost empty, minimise screen time, and talk to those around you so they can be considerate of your needs. This way, you’ll give your nervous system a bit more rest.

7. Use red light therapy

Intranasal red light therapy (red light administered through the nose) helps support your body during periods of stress and fatigue. The red light stimulates the body’s own processes, such as those involved in energy production.

How does intranasal red light therapy help with burnout?

Intranasal red light therapy supports the body’s recovery processes. As you use the red light via a small lamp inserted into the nose, the mitochondria in the cells are stimulated. These are also known as the cells’ powerhouses. This stimulates energy production in your body. These are the benefits for burnout:

• Supports energy production: it helps the mitochondria to function optimally.
• Helps with fatigue and low energy: supports the body when energy levels are low.
• Supports the nervous system: can help promote relaxation and restore balance after prolonged stress.
• Helps reduce stress and tension: supports the body in coping with periods of strain.
• Supports mental clarity: helps with symptoms such as brain fog and reduced concentration.
• Promotes the natural recovery process: supports the body in recovery and restoring balance.

Red light is always most effective when used alongside complementary measures, such as sufficient rest, a healthy lifestyle and any other support. In this way, you give your body the best chance of recovering from burnout.

Intranasal red light therapy from IN-light

The IN-light Pro is an intranasal red light therapy laser that can offer the benefits listed above. There are several testimonials demonstrating that it has had positive effects on burnout. In addition, this intranasal laser also helps with other symptoms and conditions.