It was definitely time to take a break…
The Burnout Queens took a week out to drop off the work scene. It was definitely time! If it’s one thing I have learnt over my long career it’s time to take a break when…
- I want to stay in bed and pull the duvet up over my head
- I want to do anything but sit at my desk
- I want to do anything but speak with my dear clients
- I want to retire and move to a quiet beach (oh wait I’ve done some of that!)
- I find myself crankie at the dogs for everything (even when they are being cute)
- I find myself dreading ‘calling home’ to speak to my 99 year old mother
- I can’t catch a train to London because of weather or no petsitter (no cultural play makes me very grumpy)
- I can’t stand being around people and noise (my Dietrich moments)
- I can’t focus for more than a few seconds (unless it’s a puzzle and I’m obsessed)
I’m sure you get the idea. And I’m doubly sure you recognise many of these for yourself! Better to take a break and gather my steam again so that I can be creative, present and enjoyable to be around. Of course, breaks are always announced to clients after looking at the calendar, asking them to change their call dates (seldom do this, but…) and clearing the decks of responsibility.
I’m pleased to say that I didn’t decide to pack a million and one things into 7 days, but I did some very pleasant sightseeing and tea sipping at my leisure. You could say a curative rest. It was a good plan and the feedback from my community says Dr T and I are great role models for taking care of ourselves and not burning out. Well that’s the idea anyway!
Next time you find yourself feeling the same way, take yourself away and rest up. Take it from these 2 docs, “You could just prevent yourself from burning out!”
Love, Dr B (The Burnout Queens) xx