Hello, Allan; great post! You provided excellent ways to cope with burnout through the Pomodoro technique, exercise, and rest. They all play a massive part in our ability to perform well. I constantly battle with all three, and it's a hit or miss for me. I lose track of time when it comes down to work and may try too hard to complete a task or project. Consistent short breaks are something I need to focus on daily. As for exercise, I get up extra early to knock that out in the morning; it's a habit I picked up while serving in the military. Now I do know I lack in rest. I've always believed that I need to be doing 10x more than everyone else; thanks, Grant Cardone. If you haven't already, you should check out GC's book "The 10x Rule" he has motivated me to accomplish many things. Check out his book here: The 10x Rule by Grant Cardone
Although pushing my body and mind to their limits is lovely. And has helped me with my productivity in achieving my goals in life. I'm still in the process of learning to balance work and rest. I have a habit of going into a trance while working at night. It's so quiet and peaceful with no distractions that hours pass before I look at the time. So now, I ask my wife to slap me in the back of the head when it gets too late and drags me to bed which has been working quite well these past few weeks. It's all fine and dandy until I get back into the grind and say, "be right there," which never happens.
I'll be working on all of this and, hopefully, find a rhythm that fits my goals without burning myself out. Thanks for sharing this magnificent post, Allan!