stelymun19 0 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 :-? Hi guys! I am an activity director in AZ. I have been directing for the last 5 years and have been in the field for the past 9 years. I was just wondering how all of you deal with burn out. There have been days where I just want to leave and never look back but luckily there are days where my residents make me feel so good and I see them do things that I least expect them to do and it makes me see that this job is worth having. Don't get me wrong I love my job but it gets crazy sometimes and very overwhelming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennie 26 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Hi, You are not alone, I believe that most of us have been to the point that you are at. It has nothing to do with not loving your job or your feeling towards the res. This profession is high stress, it is hard to smile, be happy and postive everyday. This is just the tip of the ice berg as you know. Once when I was burned out I was lucky enough to have a great Admin. that gave me a week off w/ pay. Another time I took a few days off but I so many other issues going on in my lfe that I couldn't over come it & I had to quit. It took a few months for me to start feeling normal again. When you get burn out don't wait til the point that it is to late. Take off on a monday or friday, or whatever to give your self a 3 day weekend. Speak with your admin. about it, I have found that they really understand this feeling and usually will work w/ you. When you get the time off try and I know this is really hard to do but make it about you. Self-indulge you deserve it you give 150% of yourself to others this is at home too. As Dr. Phil says if you don't care first then you can't take care of others, put yourself first. Let us know how you handle this best to you. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kim Stalions Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 I have been a Director for twenty years. The thing I have found that works for me is to take time for myself. I also make a point of participating in activities (not the charting and administration stuff) with the Residents. This helps remind me of why I have chosen this field and everything I love about what I do. When I started MDS was unknown, as were computers, many changes and challenges. I keep learning and growing and meeting many wonderful people and I make a difference in many lives. Not everyone can say that about their job. Good luck I will be praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gina 2 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Hi stelymun19, I recently moved to Phoenix,Arizona( in Oct.) and I really love it here. I have been doing activities since 1985 and I truly LOVE MY JOB! I wont lie, I too some times feel like I am burned out but then one one my residents says that she loves me and would not know what to do without me and that makes this job the greatest job in the world! :-D I do agree with Kim and Pennie that you need to take time out for YOURSELF! Find a hobby, take a craft class,go to the library,take a walk, just do one thing a day just for you... believe me,I have five children, a husband,a new puppy and 100 residents to take care of by myself every day, You need to take TIME FOR YOURSELF, or you will go crazy :-o Have fun and enjoy life! Gina :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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