Chinese Health Expert Shares Five Ways to Fight Burn Out

In the fast-paced life that most people are living right now, burn out could be the biggest and most frequent problem they face. Are you one of them?

Being so glued to work and don’t even find enough time to rest could lead to burn out and even worse health risks. This is actually an article written by Chinese health expert Dr. Maoshing Ni which I have read in his section under Yahoo Health. I modified the article to make it a little shorter.

Find your way to fight burn out with these five easy steps:

1. Revive and restore with naps. Take a nap during the day, about 30 minutes or less. According to research, naps have some reviving benefits such as enhanced cognitive function, better reaction time, stress relief, and better overall health. Well, this is Albert Einstein’s favorite activity. But if you think taking a nap consumes much of your time, even a 5-minute break could help you boost your energy, reduce stress, and help you relax.

2. Schisandra soothes and rejuvenates. Schisandra is a berry which is grown in Asia and is popular energy tonic that revitalizes the senses, enhances both physical endurance and mental concentration, and soothes the nerves. It is also a food supplement and is taken to calm anxiety, with the maximum dosage of 200mg per day. Also, there’s a formula called Super Clarity, which uses Chinese herbs to provide abundant energy, focus the mind, sharpen the sense, and minimize stress.

3. Get your blood flowing to release tension. Stress hormone cortisol is a direct cause of muscle and joint pain. To release physical tension and emotional blockages, you can do any of the following – regular exercise, massage therapy, tai chi, qi gong, yoga. These activities keep energy flowing. Five minutes of deep breathing is also another way of reducing stress. Do this in your exercise daily.

4. Create a buffer zone at home. So what is a buffer zone? It’s not actually a place but the time you give yourself the moment you reach home and before you do any other chore. Have 20-30 minutes of buffer time before you continue a task at home. Do other activities that are calming like listening to your favorite soundtrack or taking a shower to restore your energy.

5. Take a time-out from technology. According to Dr. Mao’s article, information overload can create high blood pressure and heart disease particularly those in the midlife stage where the tolerance for stress is lesser. Taking loads of information for a lot of times within the day could be really stressful. So to minimize stress and preserve your energy, take some time away from technology. Take a break from using the computer, watching TV or nibbling your mobile phone.

I hope this article somehow helped you in your battle against burn out. Embrace a stress-free life everyone!

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