Comments on: Off-topic: 10 Ways to reboot after total burn out / stress collapse http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/ Podcasts and comment on travel, tapas, learning Spanish and living in Spain, plus beautiful Spain photos. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jonathan http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/comment-page-1/#comment-126913 Jonathan Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:07:25 +0000 http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/off-topic-10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/#comment-126913 LOL - I do the same thing to my "to-do-list" sometimes several times a year. Always feel so much better afterwards, and the important items will always remain in memory. I find it best to adopt Stephen Covey's approach by planning your life on a weekly schedule, kind of like being back at school. You can massage things out abit, and still stay on track. LOL – I do the same thing to my “to-do-list” sometimes several times a year. Always feel so much better afterwards, and the important items will always remain in memory. I find it best to adopt Stephen Covey’s approach by planning your life on a weekly schedule, kind of like being back at school. You can massage things out abit, and still stay on track.

]]> By: Geoff Harrison http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/comment-page-1/#comment-33629 Geoff Harrison Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:26:30 +0000 http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/off-topic-10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/#comment-33629 More advice on avoiding burnout... Me pongo el sol al hombro y el mundo es amarillo y si llueve, me mojo, y no me enojo por que no encojo. Una lechuga me basta y sobra para hacer sombra y qué me importa si no me nombran. Limpio mi vagón de carga, duermo una semana larga, como una porción de pizza y me vivo de la risa. Me gusta andar pero no sigo el camino pues lo seguro ya no tiene misterio, me gusta ir con el verano muy lejos para volver donde mi madre en invierno y ver los perros que jamás me olvidaron y los abrazos que me dan mis hermanos, me gusta, me gusta. Facundo Cabral 'No soy de aqui' More advice on avoiding burnout…

Me pongo el sol al hombro
y el mundo es amarillo
y si llueve, me mojo,
y no me enojo por que no encojo.

Una lechuga me basta y sobra
para hacer sombra
y qué me importa si no me nombran.

Limpio mi vagón de carga,
duermo una semana larga,
como una porción de pizza
y me vivo de la risa.

Me gusta andar
pero no sigo el camino
pues lo seguro ya no tiene misterio,
me gusta ir con el verano muy lejos
para volver donde mi madre en invierno
y ver los perros que jamás me olvidaron
y los abrazos que me dan mis hermanos,
me gusta, me gusta.

Facundo Cabral
‘No soy de aqui’

]]> By: Ben http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/comment-page-1/#comment-19214 Ben Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:57:01 +0000 http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/off-topic-10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/#comment-19214 Thanks for the extra comments everyone, Mark, the glacier sounds incredible, lucky you! Edith, a wonderful list, and I agree, comedy is a great remedy. As for mindfulness, I have been dabbling with The Art of Mindful Living by Thich Nhat Hanh http://tinyurl.com/2nvxhd - wonderful stuff! Dave - Yup, you can't beat the walks! Thanks for the extra comments everyone, Mark, the glacier sounds incredible, lucky you! Edith, a wonderful list, and I agree, comedy is a great remedy. As for mindfulness, I have been dabbling with The Art of Mindful Living by Thich Nhat Hanh http://tinyurl.com/2nvxhd – wonderful stuff! Dave – Yup, you can’t beat the walks!

]]> By: Edith http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/comment-page-1/#comment-19197 Edith Sat, 27 Oct 2007 22:44:40 +0000 http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/off-topic-10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/#comment-19197 'Keeping Down Appearances' - oops, what a silly slip. Of course, I meant 'Keeping Up Appearances'. :D ‘Keeping Down Appearances’ – oops, what a silly slip. Of course, I meant ‘Keeping Up Appearances’. :D

]]> By: Pepino (Dave Hall) http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/comment-page-1/#comment-19196 Pepino (Dave Hall) Sat, 27 Oct 2007 21:54:39 +0000 http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/off-topic-10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/#comment-19196 I must admit a long walk on my own really helps to clear the clouds in my head when I've got too much going on in there. Like Edith says too, a good laugh is probably the best medicine of all though. Think of who is your daftest friend, and arrange to have dinner with them - without mentioning that you're feeling worn out of course, as that'll just turn it into a therapy session (which I guess could be a whole other solution! jeje). Nah, a good belly-laugh works wonders for me. Mucha suerte :-) I must admit a long walk on my own really helps to clear the clouds in my head when I’ve got too much going on in there. Like Edith says too, a good laugh is probably the best medicine of all though. Think of who is your daftest friend, and arrange to have dinner with them – without mentioning that you’re feeling worn out of course, as that’ll just turn it into a therapy session (which I guess could be a whole other solution! jeje). Nah, a good belly-laugh works wonders for me.

Mucha suerte :-)

]]> By: Edith http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/comment-page-1/#comment-19193 Edith Sat, 27 Oct 2007 19:34:16 +0000 http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/off-topic-10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/#comment-19193 9. I forgot to mention comedy! No matter how cheesy or tacky, if it makes you laugh and unwind it will have served its purpose. My favorite show is 'Keeping Down Appearances'; Hyacinth always has me in stitches even though I know all episodes by heart. 10. Ever considered mindfulness training? I have got a CD by Jon Kabat-Zin called 'Mindfulness for Beginners'. P.s.: keep in mind that your Notes in Spain project is a huge success! * thumbs up * 9. I forgot to mention comedy! No matter how cheesy or tacky, if it makes you laugh and unwind it will have served its purpose. My favorite show is ‘Keeping Down Appearances’; Hyacinth always has me in stitches even though I know all episodes by heart.

10. Ever considered mindfulness training? I have got a CD by Jon Kabat-Zin called ‘Mindfulness for Beginners’.

P.s.: keep in mind that your Notes in Spain project is a huge success! * thumbs up *

]]> By: Edith http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/comment-page-1/#comment-19191 Edith Sat, 27 Oct 2007 19:02:46 +0000 http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/off-topic-10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/#comment-19191 Hi Ben, No, you are not a whimp, definitely not! In my book, openly admitting that you have reached your limits is something very positive. People - especially men - are often encouraged to keep up a stiff upper lip and to pretend that everything is OK. Losing a loved one is no picnic and one needs time to come to terms with that, even though life goes on. Taking on more work will not make the sadness go away. 'Rebooting' sounds like a great idea, and I'm sure you have got Marina's support! :-) Depression and burnout are no strangers to me, and these are some of my favorite remedies: 1. Physical exercise, preferably of the outdoor kind; staying indoors all day will often worsen your mood. This is especially important if winter depresses you. 2. Focus on activities which you enjoy and which give you energy; 3. Don't watch the news too often if it depresses or upsets you; 4. Eat healthy, tasty food with lots of fruits and vegs; 5. Cut down on the alcohol; 6. Don't ignore signals like fatigue, irritability, moodiness, etc.; 7. Enjoy listening to your favorite music every day; 8. Enjoy nature, a good movie or a good book. Hi Ben,

No, you are not a whimp, definitely not! In my book, openly admitting that you have reached your limits is something very positive. People – especially men – are often encouraged to keep up a stiff upper lip and to pretend that everything is OK.

Losing a loved one is no picnic and one needs time to come to terms with that, even though life goes on. Taking on more work will not make the sadness go away.

‘Rebooting’ sounds like a great idea, and I’m sure you have got Marina’s support! :-)

Depression and burnout are no strangers to me, and these are some of my favorite remedies:

1. Physical exercise, preferably of the outdoor kind; staying indoors all day will often worsen your mood. This is especially important if winter depresses you.

2. Focus on activities which you enjoy and which give you energy;

3. Don’t watch the news too often if it depresses or upsets you;

4. Eat healthy, tasty food with lots of fruits and vegs;

5. Cut down on the alcohol;

6. Don’t ignore signals like fatigue, irritability, moodiness, etc.;

7. Enjoy listening to your favorite music every day;

8. Enjoy nature, a good movie or a good book.

]]> By: Gary http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/comment-page-1/#comment-19175 Gary Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:49:56 +0000 http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/off-topic-10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/#comment-19175 Is bur out some kind of euphamism for mrga hangover ;-) Is bur out some kind of euphamism for mrga hangover ;-)

]]> By: Andrew http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/comment-page-1/#comment-19168 Andrew Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:13:31 +0000 http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/off-topic-10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/#comment-19168 Are you all wimps? :-O Are you all wimps?
:-O

]]> By: Mark http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/comment-page-1/#comment-19150 Mark Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:37:10 +0000 http://www.notesfromspain.com/2007/10/23/off-topic-10-ways-to-reboot-after-total-burn-out-stress-collapse/#comment-19150 Likewise I can reiterate what you and others have said, I find getting outside four walls in the open air works wonders. A walk is good but something that gets the heart going a bit (doesn't have to be that much) is even better. Earlier this year I was feeling vexed due to a multitude of reasons but nothing in particular. My work involves repairing electrical/electronic stuff so that involves reading manuals, many hours on the PC/internet and time on the phone. Decided I needed to do something that didn't involve spending time indoors processing information and especially away from anything that needs to be plugged in! Too much time "inside my head” thinking about stuff. Having a love for nature, I wanted to do something practical but in a non "tree hugging” way. Initially I tried looking for some conservation volunteer projects in Spain, but couldn't find much. I ended up spending two weeks working in a national park in south east Iceland on the side of a glacier. Quite physical and sometimes dirty work but fun. It was great to be in the fresh air doing something tangible and getting a bit of exercise at the same time. I felt "burnt out” at the end of the day but a good "burnt out” . Not that hours in front of the PC tiredness. Now back home I try to get more exercise than I did and not spend too much time under fluorescent lighting in the office/workshop. Not always easy at this time of year! However, I felt much better after going for a brisk walk this lunchtime listening to the wind rustling the trees than if I'd spent it watching something on TV or the internet. Changing the subject I agree with others that "Car Talk” from NPR is worth a listen (http://www.cartalk.com/ct/review/index.jsp ). Two guys doing a car advice phone in show doesn't sound the most interesting of shows but their humour makes for an informative entertaining show. I stumbled on it via WRN "World Radio Network” www.wrn.org via satellite (sky channel 0122) , but it goes out across the USA on stations that take NPR. Not too difficult to find it being streamed via various American radio stations on the Net at about 3 or 4pm GMT Saturdays. Likewise I can reiterate what you and others have said, I find getting outside four walls in the open air works wonders. A walk is good but something that gets the heart going a bit (doesn’t have to be that much) is even better.

Earlier this year I was feeling vexed due to a multitude of reasons but nothing in particular. My work involves repairing electrical/electronic stuff so that involves reading manuals, many hours on the PC/internet and time on the phone. Decided I needed to do something that didn’t involve spending time indoors processing information and especially away from anything that needs to be plugged in! Too much time "inside my head” thinking about stuff.

Having a love for nature, I wanted to do something practical but in a non "tree hugging” way. Initially I tried looking for some conservation volunteer projects in Spain, but couldn’t find much. I ended up spending two weeks working in a national park in south east Iceland on the side of a glacier. Quite physical and sometimes dirty work but fun. It was great to be in the fresh air doing something tangible and getting a bit of exercise at the same time. I felt "burnt out” at the end of the day but a good "burnt out” . Not that hours in front of the PC tiredness.

Now back home I try to get more exercise than I did and not spend too much time under fluorescent lighting in the office/workshop. Not always easy at this time of year! However, I felt much better after going for a brisk walk this lunchtime listening to the wind rustling the trees than if I’d spent it watching something on TV or the internet.

Changing the subject I agree with others that "Car Talk” from NPR is worth a listen (http://www.cartalk.com/ct/review/index.jsp ). Two guys doing a car advice phone in show doesn’t sound the most interesting of shows but their humour makes for an informative entertaining show. I stumbled on it via WRN "World Radio Network” http://www.wrn.org via satellite (sky channel 0122) , but it goes out across the USA on stations that take NPR. Not too difficult to find it being streamed via various American radio stations on the Net at about 3 or 4pm GMT Saturdays.

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