Here's how you can keep your passion for economics alive and avoid burnout.

In my experience, working on different topics helps and working with good people. In universities we face pressures on teaching, in research and with administration - and finding your right mix of activity may be difficult. Taking time to think, do what makes you happy and to be with those you love is crucial.

Curiosity serves as the lifeblood of learning and can sustain one's passion for economics while preventing burnout. For instance: By exploring diverse branches such as behavioral or environmental economics, economists can gain fresh insights and perspectives on real-world issues, keeping their interest alive and fostering continuous growth. By staying curious and embracing new challenges, individuals can reignite their enthusiasm for economics, ensuring that their passion remains vibrant and resilient against burnout.

You have to stay curious with your research and limit repetitive tasks if possible, as this can lead to burnout. Take consistent breaks with workflows, and bounce between one type of work, and another as this will keep things feeling fresh. Talk about your feeling of keeping new things fresh in your mind. This will give you inspiration for new research. On the topic of new research, be eager to ask questions that haven't been asked before. Explore new ideas in your down time, or don't if you are growing sick of the same old. Remember it is always a feeling, and not a formula, as much as our economic driven minds would like it to be. Listen to yourself, and focus on ways to stay fresh!

Curiosity is a must for any domain and especially for Economics (all fields) which if not approached that way could seem boring and dull.

Estoy de acuerdo en que la curiosidad es esencial para mantener la pasión por la economía y que explorar diversas ramas puede enriquecer nuestra comprensión y perspectiva. Sin embargo, creo que es igualmente importante mantener un enfoque en una misma rama o temática para no perder el hilo conductor de nuestro estudio. La economía es un campo vasto y sus aplicaciones son amplias, lo que puede llevar a una dispersión de esfuerzos y a perder el horizonte. Al concentrarse en un área específica, podemos profundizar más, desarrollar una comprensión más sólida y hacer contribuciones significativas. Esta combinación de enfoque y curiosidad equilibrada permite un aprendizaje más estructurado y efectivo, sin sacrificar la diversidad de conocimientos

Work on Soft Skills: Improve skills such as time management, stress management, and organizational skills. These can help you handle your workload more efficiently. Reflect on Your Goals: Regularly revisit and reflect on your academic and career goals. Understanding your long-term objectives can keep you motivated and provide a sense of purpose. Diversify Your Interests: Engage in activities outside of economics. Having diverse interests can provide a mental break and prevent your passion for economics from becoming monotonous. Volunteer or Intern: Gain practical experience through internships or volunteer opportunities.

To maintain a passion for economics and avoid burnout, set realistic goals, prioritize self-care, maintain a work-life balance, find meaning in your work, stay curious and engaged, seek support, take breaks and vacations, reflect on your values and goals, practice gratitude, and know when to seek help. By incorporating these strategies into your daily routine, you can keep your passion alive, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and avoid burnout in the long term.

This is how I've kept myself interested actually - 1. Increased my network by connecting with senior colleagues and stalwarts on recent topics and ideas. 2. Joined online forums and activity groups to discuss the latest movements globally. 3. Read more often to be able to contribute and be a part of other individuals' valuable networks. It is inevitable that when we are recognised for something we tend to be more motivated towards doing better at it.

Burnout is the state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. To avoid Burnout, you need to find a way of work- life balance, which means manage the demands of your work- especially in economics- or study,with your personal life. A good work-life balance means you can be happy and productive at work, and also have time for yourself and your family. Allocate time for hobbies, exercise, and relaxation. This work life balance insures that you return to your economic pursuits with a refreshed mind.

Economics itself recognises the impact of burnout on productivity of individuals and larger groups. To be able to strike the right balance one needs to realise the upcoming burnout even before it has arrived. It is possible to pre-plan and avoid burnout. The human mind involuntarily lists down and organises upcoming tasks, so if hobbies and other non-economic pursuits are already allocated some time in the schedule it gets simpler to focus. One must realise that each activity, economic or non-economic is a part of life not the entire life. Diversity in daylong engagements instills creativity and allows the mind to function freely. One is able to think out of the box which ultimately gives positive outcomes even in the economic activities.

One of the best ways to keep up with the latest economic research is by following the Federal Reserve working papers (e.g. the San Francisco and Atlanta Fed) and the IMF World Economic Outlook as well as attending large economic conferences including the IMF/World Bank annual meetings. Follow the blogs of these institutions and attend webinars regularly to receive the latest research on macroeconomic relationships such as inflation, labour market, and economic growth as well as impact and societal equality.