5 quick burnout busters

Breaks

Take a day off. If that's harder than it sounds, go for a walk during your break. The fresh air, sunshine, and exercise will rejuvenate you.

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Compliments

Dole out sincere compliments to peers and feel better in a flash. The time you spend thinking of others positively will not only lift their spirits, but also yours.

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Make time each shift to give patients extra love. A five-minute chin scratch might remind you why you chose this profession.

Food

Grab some healthy eats, like peanut butter and toast, to carry you through that afternoon slump and all the way past the end-of-day rush.

Closure

Set your sights on a task you've been avoiding—filing, calling an infamous vendor, clearing off your desk. You'll wipe away stress when you cross off that daunting chore.