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Here are a few tips to take you higher up the corporate ladder- articles
on stress management, managing change, workplace hassles and more.
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.
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