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On a recent episode of The Walkthrough\u2122<\/a>, we looked at burnout in real estate through the eyes of Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith<\/a>, a physician and work-life integration researcher, to help us understand the symptoms of burnout and how to recharge ourselves. Dr. Dalton-Smith is the author of Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity<\/i><\/a> and the founder of Restorasis<\/a>. It\u2019s a professional development agency dedicated to restoring well-being in the workplace. She helps high-achievers like you deal with their work-rest imbalance and find actionable answers so you can have a thriving lifestyle.<\/p>\n Dr. Dalton-Smith\u2019s research has determined that we need seven types of rest, and if you aren\u2019t getting enough rest in all of these areas, you will get burned out and the outcome will surface in several areas of your life, including your productivity. She created a “rest quiz”<\/a> to determine the areas you are lacking.<\/p>\n If you find that you\u2019re often under the weather and feeling run down, this could be a sign that you have a physical rest deficit. It could also manifest as tension, neck pain, or swelling in your feet or legs.<\/p>\n Experiencing these symptoms? You are most likely in need of physical rest. Dr. Dalton-Smith says there are two types:<\/p>\n If you find that you have brain fog, you could have a mental rest deficit. In her book, Dr. Dalton-Smith says this can show up while completing everyday tasks. One example, which she calls \u201c\u2018early dementia\u2019 without actually having dementia,\u201d is walking upstairs to grab a few items, and suddenly, not being able to remember what you came for.<\/p>\n She recommends taking short breaks throughout the day during work hours and setting reminders to stop and slow down long enough to calm your mind. At nighttime, she suggests keeping a notepad at your bedside to write down those thoughts that may be keeping you awake.<\/p>\n Have you noticed that when trying to write or think of new ideas, you find that you\u2019re \u201cdrawing a blank\u201d? When this happens, you may be experiencing a creative rest deficit.<\/p>\n It\u2019s time to take in some beauty to recharge your creative genius. Whether it\u2019s a walk in the park enjoying nature, going to a museum, or looking at beautiful pictures or videos, seeing some type of beauty that feeds your soul will help to replenish your creative mind. Another thing you can do is to keep pictures of things that make you happy at your workplace so no matter where you are, you can always fix your eyes on something that brings you joy.<\/p>\nThe Signs and Symptoms of Burnout & How to Address Them<\/h2>\n
1. You\u2019re sick more than usual<\/h3>\n
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2. Difficulty concentrating<\/h3>\n
3. Difficulty brainstorming<\/h3>\n