Better ways to treat burnt-out.........?

Question

I am a social worker who is serving the needy and disadvantaged families. It's this aspect of my job that I really love. Being there for the families during their difficult and darkest moments has been a very meaningful journey for me. In fact, I have learnt so many valuable lessons and this makes me even more appreciative of what life could ever bring, no matter how small it is.

But sometimes....

When I listen to TOO many family problems/issues in one day, I always notice this each and every time - my body always get heaty and my mood changes. It's not even intentional by me actually... Just a natural reaction...

Thus I always spend all my available time with friends each and every weekend just to 'diffuse' myself and recharge. But I realised that this is really burning a hole in my pocket.

Just wondering how can I 'diffuse' myself and recharge without needing to burn a hole in my pocket? I ever tried to stay at home, thinking it helps... But it doesn't... Eventually I would feel burnout...

Answer 1

You just nees A friend to express your feelings...

Answer 2

i would say talk with your best buddy, best friend or maybe your best cat or with the technology everywhere, stay active in YAM, chatting, anything.. expressing your feeling will lessen your bad mood without charging anything whatsoever... just 2 cups of coffee and a sofa in front of a tv where you both can watch sitcom or comedies or just a hot chocolate and a pc in front..

Answer 3

Hang around in YAM for a while (It will help your mind go blank)

hehe..

Answer 4

Maybe meditation would help relax your mind.

There's this place called Soul Studio in SS2, PJ that holds meditation classes, but it's quite late at night, 10pm.