Tension
levels escalate and exhaustion peaks as you find yourself working
unearthly hours to meet deadlines. Learn to handle stress!!
Before you hit the wall…
Deadlines
perpetually round the corner, important business meetings, a pending
visit to the dentist, home shopping, hustle here, bustle there…
Tension levels escalate and exhaustion peaks as you find yourself
working unearthly hours to meet deadlines. Trying to maintain
equilibrium while juggling work and family takes its toll and
it's only a matter of time before fatigue and burnout overtakes
you!
Here
are a few things to watch out for -
Distress
signals
At times when you are exhausted, it will do you good to take
a couple of minutes off to let out the steam, especially when
your body demands it. Whether it's resting your eyes at work,
or resting your back at home, small breaks will definitely help
keep fatigue at bay.
Sleep it off
Sometimes fatigue is a direct result of lack of sleep. At
times when you feel you just can't go on, take a day off to catch-up
on sleep, or call for a sabbatical on weekends.
Let-go!
Stress is the one of the main reasons for burnout. Plan your
work in such a way that you accommodate rest periods and make
it to deadlines as well. Try to do justice to your work but don't
over-do it. Carrying your work home will not help in anyway, so
it's best to take it easy.
Life minders
Make use of home delivery services and maybe even the Internet's
'pay on delivery' facility. Have someone help you with housekeeping.
Arrange things in handy places so that you don't have to exhaust
yourself, but rather conserve energy for the more important tasks.
Watch your diet
If you are heading for a burnout, it's time to take some extra
vitamins to supplement your regular food intake. Don't miss out
on a good breakfast. Eat healthy foods and avoid excessive alcohol
and go slow on coffee. If your stamina levels are low, then you
need to build them up with a regular workout pattern.
Back-ups
There may be times when you are swamped with work. Explain to
your family that you will not be able to contribute too much to
the home front.
Don't miss out on fun or lose your sense of humour. Look at problems
as challenges, celebrate successes and remember that hard times
will pass.