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If you ever work two jobs in your life, trying not to get hit with a big case of burnout is a serious daily challenge. Adding kids on top of it can take it to the next level. Currently, I’ve been working two jobs for longer than I wanted. With this economy, the expectation of getting a raise is the last thing on my mind. I’m more focused on not getting laid off.

However, what makes it easier to keep going is the yearly raise, feeling like I'm a part of a team, and seeing how my work actually helps grow the company. But all of that hasn’t happened recently, and I see my coworkers getting burnt out. I used to think a little weekend getaway would help. The break would be amazing, I’d feel refreshed, and I’d come back to work the next day, but boom—the same feeling comes back when I walk back into work.

I come home from work, and the same thing happens at home. I'm excited to leave the worries of work behind, but then I remember I have to cook dinner, fold clothes, spend time with the wife, and spend time with my little brother. If I'm lucky, I can find five minutes for myself to relax. But one day, during my five-minute self-time, I made a subtle shift in my day, and the next day was instantly easier.

This subtle shift changed me from a burnt-out, overworked employee to a person who, no matter how bad the day was, was always motivated and happy to do the work or chores I used to hate. But before we continue this conversation, please support the sponsor we love today. Here’s a quick ad for them.

Have you noticed that when you first start a new job, the first couple of weeks are exciting? New people, new title, new expectations. Then, as the months go by, you get a little comfortable, and you start feeling like the days are getting longer. The job that initially seemed like it would fix all your financial and moral problems now starts to feel meaningless. This is when burnout begins to seep in.

The World Health Organization states that one of the characterizations of burnout is “increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one's job”

So I shifted from asking what’s the point of the job to what fulfills my goal. I couldn’t change my pay in one day to feel more fulfilled, but when I asked myself how does this fulfill me with my morals and goals, it made me stop focusing on the negative and be thankful. I used to say I don’t want to drive an hour there and back. Now, asking this new question, I can only think about how this helps me with my goal of helping more people. This is the shift that changed everything in under 5 minutes.

The next time you feel burnt out at home and you have a bunch of things going on in the household, remember this key shift in perspective. Instead of dwelling on the overwhelming tasks, ask yourself, "Is this contributing to my overall goals and values?" Whether it's cooking dinner, folding clothes, or spending time with loved ones, this simple question can bring clarity and purpose to your daily activities.

As the World Health Organization highlights, burnout often stems from increased mental distance and negativity towards one's job. By reframing your mindset and aligning your actions with your deeper aspirations, you can combat burnout and find fulfillment in even the simplest tasks.

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