Ways to deal with burnout at work

Tap to Read ➤ Work has become an around-the-clock activity, courtesy of the pandemic and technology that makes us reachable anytime, anywhere. Not surprisingly, many of us are feeling burned out. Here are ways to get rid of work burnout. krishna murthy

Set boundaries People need and are entitled to boundaries. We don’t have to avail ourselves 24/7 for work, despite societal pressures that make us feel like we do. We must rest for the sake of our health and quality life.

Check your employment contract. Figure out how much you’re expected to work, and what you have to deliver, and stick to it: work won’t love you back no matter how much you give.

If you’re entitled to vacation, take it. The same principle holds for sick leave: if you’re entitled to it, take it when you are unwell so you can get better.

You need to prioritise yourself, know and be mindful of who you are, what you want, and how you spend your days.

As employees we need to question, rethink and repair organisations that generate overwork — it is important to not only have these conversations with yourself, friends and family but in the workplace too.

Acknowledge this isn’t a you problem A more significant role falls on leaders who have the power and resources to change work. If their employees burn out, it’s because they are OK with it. More Web Stories