8 Simple Ways to Beat Burnout Without Quitting Your Job

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News18•28-01-2026, 19:30

•Redefine 'doing enough' by setting boundaries on tasks requiring excellence versus mere completion.
•Utilize micro-breaks seriously for recovery, stepping away from screens to reset your nervous system.
•Implement intentional start and end-of-day rituals to signal focus and rest, reducing the 'always on' feeling.
•Reduce 'invisible work' like constant availability or people-pleasing to protect emotional energy.
•Adjust one expectation at a time, renegotiating or simplifying a single task to manage workload.
•Reconnect with meaningful tasks weekly to counter emotional exhaustion and rebuild motivation.
•Move your body between tasks to interrupt mental fatigue, regulate stress, and improve focus.
•Ask for targeted support on specific tasks or timelines to reduce overload without major career shifts.