We\u2019re big fans of work hard, play hard around here, but sometimes we get more focused on the \u2018work hard\u2019.<\/p>\n
As a student (especially if you\u2019ve just started uni, an apprenticeship or traineeship), making time to rest in between your busy schedule is a must<\/strong>. Otherwise, you can quickly experience burnout – not good!<\/em><\/p>\n Some stress can be good (we wrote<\/a> about this before), but it\u2019s all about striking the right balance.<\/p>\n You might have encountered the term \u2018burnout\u2019 in relation to the workplace – but it can affect anyone, and student burnout is becoming more recognised.<\/p>\n Student burnout has many similar symptoms to workplace burnout, including exhaustion, low motivation and low productivity.<\/p>\n But it also has symptoms unique to students that can help you identify whether your feelings are just a phase or something more. These symptoms include:<\/p>\n There is a way out of student burnout and recognising these symptoms is a great starting point.<\/p>\n Ideally, we want to balance our time and energy to avoid burnout before it becomes chronic.<\/p>\n But when your plate is full of deadlines, exams, and work projects<\/a>, how do you know when you need a break and when you should just keep going?<\/em><\/p>\n Below are seven surefire signs it\u2019s time to give yourself some headspace:<\/p>\n Just one more snack from the kitchen? Another episode on Netflix? Making another drink?<\/em><\/p>\n Whatever it is, if you keep sitting down only to find yet another reason not to get started, it\u2019s a good sign you need a proper break from things. These \u2018short\u2019 little procrastinations are just another way of your brain saying it needs a breather – take one!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Staring out the window? Mindlessly scrolling on your phone? Doodling?<\/em><\/p>\n If you\u2019re sitting in front of your computer with the cursor blinking at you but not actually getting anything done, it\u2019s time to turn off that screen and get outside for a bit.<\/p>\n Why not use this time to run any updates on your computer and use this as a chance to encourage yourself to take a proper break?<\/p>\n A To-Do list is a great way to plan your time and get a good visual of everything you need to achieve in a given day or week.<\/p>\n But if that list is simply getting longer with nothing getting checked off, it will only make you feel worse (and less like you can<\/strong> take a break). But you know what will help kickstart you to tackle it once more?<\/p>\n You guessed it: a break!<\/p>\n We love it when we\u2019re so engaged in our work and studies that the day just flies by – there\u2019s something really satisfying about being in the zone.<\/p>\n But if you\u2019re feeling time slipping by with nothing to show for it, that\u2019s not a fun place to be.<\/p>\n You might feel like this if you\u2019ve gotten sucked into a social media scroll. Scrolling tricks our brains into making us feel like we\u2019ve \u2018done\u2019 something because we’re consuming and engaging with content. The trouble is, it doesn\u2019t aid our work and studies.<\/p>\n Losing days? Delete the apps, and do something that actually<\/em> engages your brain and body – a hike, swim or bike ride, cleaning up your room, gardening – whatever speaks to you!<\/p>\n Even though you might keep procrastinating, you don\u2019t feel like you can accept invites to go out with your friends and family.<\/p>\n The guilt of not spending every hour locked away studying can make us think we can\u2019t \u2018afford\u2019 to go out with others and enjoy what we usually do.<\/p>\n PSA: <\/strong>You can – and should! Make downtime with your friends a part of your study routine to avoid this guilt and boost motivation and productivity.<\/p>\n One of the clearest signs that it\u2019s time to step away from the studies is when it starts impacting your physical health.<\/p>\n Headaches, eye strain, hand cramps, back or neck pain (from sitting hunched over a keyboard) indicate that you\u2019ve pushed your body too far. When studying, remember it\u2019s essential to take a short stretch break and move around every 20-30mins.<\/p>\n If these aches and pains are constant, it\u2019s time for a longer break.<\/p>\n 7. You feel exhausted ALL the time.<\/strong><\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re getting plenty of sleep or not enough – you feel tired. All. The. Time.<\/p>\n Disruptions to a healthy sleeping routine can indicate a brain running on overdrive. Listen to what your body tells you and find ways to decompress properly. Try mindfulness<\/a>, light exercise and calming activities to help re-energise and reset.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no \u2018perfect\u2019 study schedule or routine to stick to, just the one that feels right for you. A balanced routine incorporates:<\/p>\n Try to add a little bit of each into your weekdays, and you\u2019ll be well on the way to ultimate motivation and productivity – and steer well away from burnout!<\/p>\n Want more life tips and hacks? <\/strong>Our \u2018Student Life\u2019 category on the blog<\/a> covers everything from money management<\/a>, stress management and living the life you want.<\/p>\n Check it out now, and let us know if there\u2019s anything else you\u2019d like us to cover!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We\u2019re big fans of work hard, play hard around here, but sometimes we get more focused on the \u2018work hard\u2019. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":18366,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[37],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18365"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/44"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18365"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18365\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18369,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18365\/revisions\/18369"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18366"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18365"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18365"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}First Things First: What is Student Burnout?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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7 Signs it\u2019s Time for a Study Break<\/strong><\/h4>\n
1.You keep finding reasons to procrastinate.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
2. You\u2019ve been sitting in from of your computer for a while \u2026<\/strong><\/h5>\n
3. Your To Do list is getting longer, not shorter.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
4. You don\u2019t know where the day went.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
5. You keep turning down invites to hang out with your mates.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
6. You keep getting headaches.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Find Your Balance<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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