{"id":6314,"date":"2017-08-15T16:01:35","date_gmt":"2017-08-15T20:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Projects\/Internsdc\/?p=6314"},"modified":"2017-08-15T16:01:35","modified_gmt":"2017-08-15T20:01:35","slug":"6-foolproof-ways-escape-intern-burnout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/6-foolproof-ways-escape-intern-burnout\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Foolproof Ways to Escape Intern Burnout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6315\" src=\"http:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Projects\/Internsdc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6-Foolproof-Ways-to-Escape-Intern-Burnout.jpg\" alt=\"Intern Burnout Signs\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<h2>How do you escape intern burnout?<\/h2>\n<p>Everyone knows internships are incredibly demanding. They require a lot of your time and energy and leave very little time for anything outside of work. There\u2019s no doubt that getting your career off to a solid start is well worth the effort, but unfortunately, the stress can take its toll on you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So, keep these tips in mind so intern burnout is not your fate.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Know how to recognize the signs of intern burnout<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking your internship is only 12 weeks long and you can\u2019t possibly burn out in that time, think again. Those 3 months can wreak havoc on your personal well-being, but only if you let them. Recognizing the symptoms can help you escape Intern Burnout.<\/p>\n<h3>A few examples include:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>fatigue<\/li>\n<li>insomnia<\/li>\n<li>anxiety<\/li>\n<li>depression<\/li>\n<li>poor appetite<\/li>\n<li>headaches<\/li>\n<li>forgetfulness<\/li>\n<li>inability to focus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you notice any of these signs, consider making some adjustments to your schedule or health habits.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6317\" src=\"http:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Projects\/Internsdc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Keep-Finances-in-Check-to-Avoid-Intern-Burnout.jpg\" alt=\"Intern Burnout Signs\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<h3>Tip #1: Keep your finances in check!<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to stress yourself out to the absolute max, try living penny to penny with an overdrawn bank account. As we all begin to make our way into the working world, responsible money management becomes more and more essential to our overall well-being.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Living with out-of-control finances will distract you from your work as an intern, diminish your energy, and cause you to burn out very quickly. <\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>So, although that intern paycheck is probably going to be quite small, do your best to live within those means. Be frugal, buy only what you need. It\u2019s only temporary. <a href=\"http:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Projects\/Internsdc\/im-positive\/handle-your-money-and-chill\/\">Read more about how to handle your money and chill<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6318\" src=\"http:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Projects\/Internsdc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Establish-Routine-to-Avoid-Intern-Burnout.jpg\" alt=\"Establish-Routine-to-Avoid-Intern-Burnout\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<h3>Tip #2: Establish a routine<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019re only here for a few months.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Getting into a groove right away will help you settle in and lose the worry of what to do that day. <\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Work in 15 minutes of exercise at lunchtime. Allow time for yourself too.<\/p>\n<h3>Tip #3: Make time for exercise<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ve heard it so much that it\u2019s become the millennial mantra. We don\u2019t mind repeating it, though, because getting your daily exercise is critical to relieving stress. Don\u2019t let your work schedule overrun your personal life so much that you forget to make time for your health.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Release those endorphins!<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If there\u2019s no other time in the day, why not get your exercise by walking to the office instead of taking the bus? Or, look for <a href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/venues\/52JLodFfW87-capitol-hill-fitness-classes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exercise classes in the Capitol Hill area<\/a>. Grab a work buddy and go together!<\/p>\n<p>Bring your sneakers and go for a jog around the Mall. Between the Capitol steps and the Lincoln Memorial, the Mall spans&nbsp;1.9 miles. Between the Capitol steps and the Washington Monument, the Mall spans&nbsp;1.2 miles. Perfect for a walk.<\/p>\n<p>DC is a bike-friendly city, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalbikeshare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get a bike<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Any time you see the chance to get that extra bit of activity, go for it!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6316\" src=\"http:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Projects\/Internsdc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Mkae-Time-for-exercise-to-Prevent-Intern-Burnout.jpg\" alt=\"Intern Burnout Signs\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<h3>Tip #4: Have a social life outside of snapchat<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">We love mobile technology, we really do, but it can\u2019t be the replace an actual social life.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>Are you missing your family and friends back home? Take time out of your day to call them.<\/li>\n<li>Are the other interns in your housing unit also suffering from overwork? Coordinate get-togethers that won\u2019t impede upon your work at your internship. You get the idea. Find the social outlets that work for you, and make them a priority in your week.<\/li>\n<li>Networking is always a priority and one of the biggest benefits of an internship. Getting to know people outside of works creates a bond. At WISH, we organize events so that they can meet and socialize with other interns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Projects\/Internsdc\/life-hacks\/can-interns-manage-a-side-job\/\">Read more about juggling life and work<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Unplug from technology for a few hours every day.<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">They won\u2019t miss you on Facebook. <\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Turn off the TV and read a book or take a walk. Ignore your texts for awhile, it can wait. The news can be stressful. Skip it for awhile. Listen to music.<\/p>\n<h3>Make a to-do list at the end of the day<\/h3>\n<p>Writing down the things you have to tackle the next day can run through your head before you go to sleep and keep you awake. Writing it down will get it out of your head so you won\u2019t worry about forgetting. You\u2019ll sleep better.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/properties\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5636\" src=\"http:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Projects\/Internsdc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Interns-DC-Calls-to-Action-2.jpg\" alt=\"Interns-DC-Calls-to-Action-view properties\" width=\"550\" height=\"122\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Of course, here at WISH, we believe that having a place to unwind at the end of the day is a great way to keep your stress levels in check. If you\u2019re headed to Washington for an upcoming internship, contact us to learn more about our Washington, D.C. intern housing options. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do you escape intern burnout? Everyone knows internships are incredibly demanding. They require a lot of your time and energy and leave very little time for anything outside of work. 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