Career coach reveals simple lifestyle change you can make outside of the office that will eradicate burnout – and it’s used by some of the world’s most powerful CEOs

A career coach has spoken out about the one change you can make outside of work to reduce stress and avoid burnout.

Kara Dennison, founder of Optimized Career Solutions, has more than 45,000 followers on TikTok, where she shares tips on building a resume, searching for a job, and advancing their career.

The New Yorker, using the handle @karadennisonsphrstarted the new year by tackling workplace burnout, a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by long-term stress at work.

Dennison explained that constant fatigue, detachment from your work, and decreased performance are all signs of burnout, but there is an easy way to combat this occupational phenomenon.

The New Yorker said she “highly recommends pursuing a hobby or interest outside of work” so you have “something to look forward to all week” (stock image)

The expert said she “highly recommends pursuing a hobby or interest outside of work, something that gives your brain and yourself something to look forward to during that week.”

This could be gaming, surfing, knitting, painting or any other activity that provides a creative escape and reduces stress.

A study published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine found that engaging in relaxing activities can improve your mood, reduce your stress and lower your heart rate.

Dennison said having hobbies can be especially beneficial for top performers, leaders and workaholics like herself.

“Sometimes all you think about is work, especially when you’re an entrepreneur,” she explained. “All you do is think about your work… and you’ll find it takes up your whole life.”

“So if you can shift your attention to something that isn’t work and let your brain process it in the background, you can actually become more innovative and creative.”

Another study published in the Journal for industrial and organizational psychology suggested that employees who pursue creative hobbies outside of work perform better at work.

Having leisurely activities that you are passionate about can also make you a better leader.

Research shows that hobbies can reduce stress, combat burnout, make you a better leader and improve your performance at work

“Dive into your favorite pastime and discover how it stimulates creativity and problem solving,” she advised in the video’s caption

In 2018, Harvard Business Review has identified dozens of S&P 500 CEOs who have “serious leisure interests” in which they invest time.

Adena Friedman, CEO of Nasdaq, attributed her success to practicing taekwondo in an interview with Fortune.

‘I really believe that taekwondo teaches you self-reliance. “If you look for how to improve, it is only up to you to improve,” she said. “And I think self-reliance is an important skill for anyone in the business world.”

PayPal CEO Dan Schulman also believes that practicing martial arts has made him a better leader. He says it taught him to remain calm in a crisis and avoid unnecessary fights.

“I learned more about leadership from martial arts than from my formal training,” he said in his keynote speech at Rutgers Business School.

Dennison reiterated in the caption of her video that hobbies are “vital for mental health” and “perfect for workaholics and high achievers.”

‘Dive into your favorite pastime and discover how it stimulates creativity and problem-solving,” she advised.

“When work becomes too much, remember that hobbies are your strategic ally to stay sharp and avoid burnout.”