5 life changes I made in 2020 after burning out
Rest:
I started getting all 7 types of rest:
↳ Physical rest - sleep
↳ Mental rest - meditate
↳ Spiritual rest - volunteer
↳ Sensory rest - turn off electronics
↳ Emotional rest - speak to a friend
↳ Social rest - time with energy givers
↳ Creative rest - enjoy music/books/etc.
Stopped working every day:
↳ Banks are closed on Sundays. They’re doing well.
Working every day isn’t a badge of honor. It means you need better systems.
Revamped sleep habits:
↳ 10 hours before bed: no caffeine
↳ 3 hours before bed: no food or drink
↳ 2 hours before bed: no work
↳ 1 hour before bed: no screens
Eliminated, automated, delegated:
↳ The cost of task outweighs the benefit: Eliminate
↳ Repetitive task that takes low brain power: Automate
↳ Time taken for task outweighs the benefit: Delegate
Made "no" my default:
↳ Freedom is saying "no".
Set firm boundaries to protect your time and mental energy.
I'm in the best mental and physical shape of my life now.