![]() The idea of meditating and doodling, however, filled me with dread. As a longtime gymgoer, I also found my exercise quota manageable. Since my experiment coincided with TIME’s return-to-office plans-mandating my presence in the office three days a week-I figured I’d get my workplace social-interaction fix whether I liked it or not. Despite how familiar they felt, I used them as the protocol for my highly unscientific burnout-busting experiment: I’d work out at least three times a week and do yoga at least once a week, meditate daily, and complete a daily creativity exercise. The first three are foundational aspects of good health, recommended by nearly every expert I’ve ever interviewed. So: socializing, exercise, meditation, and arts and crafts. Creativity practices may also chip away at burnout by reigniting passions and facilitating “flow,” or being engrossed in a task. Mindfulness practices such as meditation and yoga have been shown in some, but not all, studies to help, apparently by building resilience and improving emotional regulation. ![]() ![]() Studies suggest physical activity, a proven mood booster and stress reducer, can decrease burnout. But some individual interventions make a difference. ![]()
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