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10 Ways to Feel Motivated at Work and Kick Burnout in the Butt

Woman burned out at work

There are ways to avoid fatigue at work.

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As more and more mothers have to work because of the economy, rather than to create balance in their lives or to pursue an avocation, burnout becomes an ever more likely consequence. Unfortunately, if you say to yourself when burnout creeps into your life, “OK, I’ll quit and follow Confucius’ advice (found in most self-help tomes): ‘If you find a job you love you’ll never work a day in your life,’" that only adds insult to injury. Your expectations rise too high, and you come crashing down when “the loved job” disappoints like all the others.

Recognize the wisdom in what Mark Twain said: “Work consists of whatever a body is obliged to do, and play consists of whatever a body is not obliged to do.” Steel yourself to meet your obligations and use the tips presented below to lessen the emotional load on you

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