By Estenia Elisevich, MSW Intern

With the semester in full swing, we may fall into study habits that lead to burnout. Burnout is when we load on a lot of stressful tasks without incorporating moments to recharge and rest. Burnout can lead to physical symptoms of exhaustion and lasting consequences to the body and mind.

If you aren't sure if you're experiencing burnout, here are some signs to look out for:

Change in sleep patterns

Feeling overly critical or negative

Constantly exhausted

Becoming physically ill

Feeling anxious

Neglecting self-care

Loss in motivation

If you recognize some signs of burnout, not to worry! There are antidotes you can implement to cool the flames of burnout, such as:

Get enough sleep

Implement rituals (meditation, journaling, positive self-talk)

Connect with people you love

Hydrate

Fuel up with healthy food options

Set boundaries

Prioritize moments of fun (even if brief)

Schedule time to rest

Focus on organization

For more information on burnout, here are some articles and videos:

What Is College Burnout?

Survivor Guide for Burnout

WATCH: TEDTalk "The Effects of Stress on Students Performance"

WATCH: How to Manage Stress as a Student

As always, keep in mind that CAPS is here for you! You can reach out directly to Counselor Patti Dixon at 313-577-3243 or PatriciaDixon@wayne.edu. If you need help after hours or on the weekend, call CAPS at 313-577-9982.

WSU Applebaum offers dedicated Counseling and Psychological Services support to students on a group or individual basis. To get started, visit caps.wayne.edu and complete the initial consultation form, making sure to note that you are an EACPHS student.