One of the biggest challenges in today’s labour market is preventing burnout. Constant connection and communication with the world cause significant stress for today’s workers, and workaholism only makes the situation worse. In this article, we’d like to help you on how to avoid burnout by creating a healthy work-life balance.
Pay attention to your body!
Believe it or not, your physical condition greatly affects your mental health. If you are hungry, tired, or sick, you cannot give a hundred percent.
One of the most important things is to get enough rest! To ensure adequate sleep, try to establish a routine! Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean you have to go to bed at 8 PM like an obedient child. Research shows that a fixed wake-up time leads to more restful sleep and is more effective in developing a sleep routine than a fixed bedtime. So set your alarm and stop hitting the snooze button with the excuse of “Just five more minutes!” Instead, get up on time and try to stick to this schedule whenever possible!
Exercise is also essential. Even 30 minutes of exercise can have a beneficial effect on your sleep and mood. Now, you don’t have to be at the gym at 4 AM every morning, but make sure not to go running or start lifting weights right before bedtime as these activities can give your body quite a buzz and make it harder for you to fall asleep.
It’s also important to eat healthy and regularly: don’t start your day with only coffee, take time for breakfast too! Most diets dictate what, when, and how much you can eat. If you are on a strict diet, we recommend always listening to your body; going to work hungry will make you more tense and less efficient. Your body needs energy, which it can only obtain from food and rest.
Pay attention to your mind!
It’s important not only to take care of your body but also to give your mind a break every once in a while. Meditation can be a good method for this. Of course, this doesn’t mean you need to become a monk, but even just putting your phone aside for half an hour, closing your eyes and focusing on your breathing can help you find inner peace.
If meditation isn’t your thing, choose a more active way to relax! Start a new hobby or continue an old one! Your hobby can include exercise, which we’ve already mentioned is important, but it’s not just about that. Taking care of plants, painting, playing video games, making music, and reading are just as beneficial as running or swimming.
Personal contact can also recharge your energy levels. Make time for your friends and family alongside your work. Invite a friend for coffee or spend a weekend with your grandparents! This way you can not only share your work-related experiences with them but can also break away from the monotony of everyday life.
Offline mode
In today’s fast-paced world we are constantly connected with people, even from the other side of the planet. Our brains have to process a lot of information, sometimes within milliseconds, which is not only exhausting but also very stressful.
Staring at the screen in bed and on the toilet is not necessarily something you should consider healthy, so, it’s worth turning off your phone occasionally. Forget about the flood of notifications for a bit and try to overcome your FOMO (fear of missing out) for a couple minutes! Look around, what do you see? A man walking his dog, a picture on your shelf, a yellow tram? If you pause for a moment and focus on the “here and now,” you will find it easier to return to work.
Take Breaks!
Last but not least, it’s essential to take longer breaks from time to time. Use your vacation days and plan longer activities that recharge you! Believe us, after one or two weeks off, you’ll be much more refreshed and ready to return to work!
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