17.03.2023
SUCCESS TECHNIQUES: NO MORE BURNOUT
When it comes to leading, working and living, we all experience stress, but there are ways to deal with it and avoid excessive levels that lead to burnout. You can try making four changes in your thinking that can help you avoid stress and make you more efficient:
Prioritize self-care
Make time for activities that nourish your mind, body, and spirit, such as exercise, meditation, or spending time with loved ones. This can help you recharge your energy and support your mental and emotional well-being, which in turn will make dealing with stress more effective.
Do not put yourself under extra stress
Free yourself from perfectionism and the pursuit of constant excellence. Learn to recognize when you are being too hard on yourself. As a result, you can reduce the strain you put on yourself. This can help you deal with stress more effectively and avoid burnout.
Change your thinking
To be flexible as a leader, you must constantly change your perspective. The same goes for stress. When you view a situation as a problem to be solved, you may feel more motivated to find a solution; you may believe that things are under your control. This shift in perspective can help you manage stress and avoid burnout. Also, seeing a situation as a problem instead of a threat can reduce stress levels.
Find out what your limits are
It's important for leaders to know exactly where their capabilities stretch, because trying to do it all yourself can be overwhelming and lead to burnout. Instead, it's better to be honest with yourself and others about what you can and can't do, and ask for help when you need it. This can help you manage your work responsibilities and workload more effectively, and can also foster a sense of collaboration and support within your team. If you don't have the opportunity or time to do something, be honest with yourself and ask for help.
These four mindset shifts can help you better manage stress and avoid burnout by bringing your purpose back into focus and giving you more clarity on what you really want to achieve.
