What is stress? Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. Such events include work, speeches, or meetings.

Stress is bad, and if ignored, it can cause us a whole lot of other health problems in the future. Burnout is also a form of stress and is a form of mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It’s important for parents who are influencers to learn how they can manage this best to be the best parent they can be. So how can one overcome all of these? Well, in this article, we have insights from Georgina Gentle on how to ward off both stress and burnout. Georgina is a fashion model whos attained the pinnacle of her career. She's also a mega influencer with over 600,000 followers on Instagram. Let's hear what she has to say.

Your Circle Matters!

Most times, Burnout/ Mental exhaustion is triggered by the people around us. One major factor that contributes to a lack of inspiration is negative feelings. A pessimistic outlook on life will greatly affect your chances of success in anything you do. Georgina shares that the easiest way to handle negative vibes is to engage in positive activities.

“If I’m having a bad day I will watch an inspirational youtube video of someone’s journey, preferably someone that’s an entrepreneur themselves,” Georgina explains.

She further discloses that listening to how another individual overcame all the obstacles life threw at them can greatly boost your mood.

“ When you listen to someone that has been through the struggles you are facing and you understand how they felt in the moment, it pushes you and motivates you. You get a sense of relief that it is okay to have ups and downs. Everybody goes through seasons of life.”

Don't Belittle Yourself

Today most individuals fall prey to the amount of content put out by social media entrepreneurs. Sometimes, the flashy cars, houses, and food can be bewitching and cause you to not acknowledge your own efforts.

Georgina shares that to achieve success, one must cross several hurdles life throws at you. While overcoming these obstacles, you might forget to sit back for a while and acknowledge how far you've come.

Whatever you do, always set some time out to pause and appreciate the progress you've made so far. Have fun and reward yourself. This will fill up your lost motivation and prepare you for the rest of your journey.

Have Fun!

Sometimes, all we really need is to have fun. According to Georgina, engaging in activities that give you a jolt of adrenaline can help lift your spirit. She loves going on adventures and engages in activities such as kayaking, cliff jumping, and chasing waterfalls. She also loves to travel.

When you travel, you gain a different view of life. The earth is a big and beautiful place, Go explore!