Source: Personal Documents
According to the American Psychological Association Dictionary quoted from the Cleveland Clinic website, burnout is physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion accompanied by decreased motivation, performance, and the emergence of negative attitudes toward oneself and others.
And now, burnout is a serious problem among Gen Z. Generation Z (Gen Z) is a generation born between 1997 and 2012 that faces unique challenges in managing stress. With a highly digitally connected lifestyle, they have different ways of dealing with burnout.
Come on, take a look at the following article to find out 5 tips that you can do to overcome Gen Z-style burnout.
1. Cry
Crying can help release pent-up emotions, provide a sense of relief, and reduce the emotional burden felt, also can reduce levels of stress hormones, such as cortisol in the body. According to Gen Z, after crying, many people feel better because crying can stimulate the production of endorphins, the hormone of happiness, which improves overall mood.
2. Listening to music
Music can distract us from the reality we have to face. Listening to music has a relaxing effect on the mind and body. In addition, when listening to music, provides an opportunity to express emotions and feelings that may be difficult to express in words.
3. Rest or Sleep
For Gen Z, they realize that rest or sleep is very important because Gen Z is more focused on the quality of their sleep. They argue that sleep can forget about the problems that have occurred so that it can reduce stress. Apart from that, they also implement healthy sleep habits, such as maintaining a consistent sleep routine and creating a comfortable sleep environment.
4. Delicious Foods and Drinks
Eating and drinking delicious food can improve your mood and reduce stress. Delicious foods and drinks can improve your mood by stimulating the production of happiness hormones, such as serotonin and endorphins. The delicious taste of food can give you a feeling of joy and satisfaction.
5. Exercising
Exercise has been proven to be an effective method for reducing stress. Generation Z often chooses physical activities, such as yoga, cycling, or going to the gym. They also take advantage of fitness apps that provide workout programs that can be tailored to their needs and schedules. (ZI/ND)
Source: Personal Documents