Mija, You Matter: Why do women get burned out and how can we ease it? 

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Have you ever felt very tired, frustrated, or annoyed with the things you have to do or unintentionally with the people around you? If yes, then you are burned out, Mija. 

Many women are more likely to experience “burn out” than men. Why? Well, first of all most women who experience this are working mothers who also have children so they come home from work  and attend to their child needs, then work around the house. Just by being a working mom it takes a toll on both your body and mental health. 

Secondly, women have the tendency to put everyone’s needs before ours. This mainly occurs at work, home, or with friends. 

Lastly, most women who experience burn outs are usually women who work in a male dominated business or just a fast paced environment in general. At times we as women feel as if we have to prove ourselves to others, especially our male co-workers or bosses.

Mijas, burnout is real and although it’s tough to “slow down” these days, sometimes we have to. Burnout can cause other issues later down the road so today we want to provide you with a few solutions to help you prevent or even ease burnout.

  1. Shift your perspective

By doing this you are able to relax and clear your mind. While doing this the impossible will seem easier to accomplish. 

  1. Reduce your exposure to job stressors

Identify what triggers these unhealthy stresses. Once you identify these triggers try to be positive and think of other solutions to complete the task. 

  1. Seek out a connection

The best solution for a burn out is to seek out intrapersonal connections for both professional and personal development. Find counselors, coaches, or mentors to help you out with a problem. 

Mijas, it’s normal to feel a burn out, however sometimes we might just need someone to help us out or to hear us out. 

Don’t be afraid to ask for help. By understanding your symptoms of a burnout and using these tips as a guide can help you have a happier and healthier life. 

Remember, It’s ok not to be ok. You’re never alone in life’s struggles and Mija, you matter.

Published by Kimberly Diaz

Kimberly Díaz was born and raised in El Paso, Tx. She is a current intern for Mija, Yes You Can and helps out with several of the tasks for the non-profit. She also graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) with a Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Journalism with a Minor in Criminal Justice in December of 2021. She also worked for Beto for Texas, the Texas governor's campaign race. During her time working for them, she used her skills to create media content for the campaign and engaged with the public. Kimberly also volunteered for the non-profit group called International Youth Fellowship (IYF) where she was in charge of media content, volunteers, and organized big events. Kimberly chose to become an intern with Mija, Yes You Can since she believes that by empowering women to prove that women are much more than what they seem to be.

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