The term “psychological strike” has recently become popular in tiktok, and has been retweeted by many workers because they can relate to it.
After a period of intense work, the initial psychological reserves are gradually depleted, and individuals themselves feel emptied of their wisdom, depleted of their emotions, and worn out of their will, so they show less motivation and initiative to work. Some people feel resentful and bored with their work in their hearts, although they do not obviously refuse to work on the surface. The quality of work is not as good as before, and the work progress is delayed again and again. It’s not until they are close to a deadline that they buckle down and barely turn in their work.
There are many reasons for a mental strike. There are three common causes: burnout, seasonal mood swings, and procrastination, so to solve them, we need to find the right cause and prescribe the right medicine:
Burnout: travel for a change of scenery
Burnout, also known as occupational exhaustion, is the feeling of being physically and mentally exhausted and depleted of energy that office workers experience under the heavy pressure of work. It is more common in some repetitive and mechanical occupations, especially such as teachers, doctors, and media workers. The feeling of overdraft is especially likely to occur after working for a long time and if it is not repaired.
Tips: For burnout, there is no way to change or reject work, so find ways to give yourself a break, such as vacations, travel, etc., to get away from the workplace for a short time or reduce the amount of time you spend in the workplace. The new workplace is a place where you can find new inspiration, new enthusiasm and new hope through a “change of scenery” or “rest and recuperation”.
Seasonal causes of mood swings: increase naps and eat less spicy food
In the summer, with long sunshine hours and early sunrise, many people lack sleep and wake up early and passively. And lack of sleep can leave people feeling refreshed, unmotivated, restless and emotionally unstable.
Tips: Now the weather is like a child’s face, sometimes cloudy and sometimes sunny, psychologically sensitive people are easily affected by weather changes and are more prone to emotional ups and downs. It is natural to be irritable in hot weather, and you especially need to take care of yourself to get in a cooler mood. For example, change the bright green curtains, keep some green plants, refreshing and clean. The company’s main goal is to make sure that the company’s products and services are available to the public.
Procrastination: be more confident and learn to enjoy your work
The reason for procrastination is sometimes a lack of confidence that creates fear, avoidance, or even flight from work; sometimes it is out of resistance to the tasks assigned, such as an internal feeling that the work is unfairly assigned, or a desire to get rid of the manipulation of work; sometimes it is a habitual Sometimes it is a habitual way of behaving, and it is difficult to motivate action without the accumulation of pressure to a certain level.
Tips: This kind of procrastination caused by the psychological strike people, then to examine their own abilities, interests, strengths, personality, etc. with the position, corporate culture, etc. whether they match, whether they really want to do the job and enjoy it. If not, try to selectively “patch” their vulnerabilities, such as improving their ability to manage time, develop their ability to manage their emotions, improve their mobility, etc.. If that doesn’t work, consider whether to change jobs.
In short, a mental strike is a signal that you need a break, or that you need to “fuel” yourself, or that you need to give yourself some love. Read the message, and you’ll figure out what works for you to end it and get back on your feet as soon as possible.