Here's how you can effectively manage stress and combat burnout.

Stress at workplace is universal truth. It can lead towards turnover of highly skilled and competent resources if not managed well. There is dire need of working on triggers identification and implement concrete solutions to avoid or minimize the stress. There are common triggers including but not limited to unrealistic deadlines, incomplete task delegation, nepotism, bullying, political culture and misbehaving attitude. One should identify the stress trigger first and plan action for dealing with that. Incase of incomplete task delegation, contact your supervisor and ask for clarity, document the discussion over paper or email and deliver results accordingly. Understand and act vigilantly to avoid stress impact on your mental well being.

In my experience, managing stress and preventing burnout involves several key strategies. Firstly, it's crucial to prioritize self-care by setting boundaries between work and personal life and practicing mindfulness techniques like meditation. Effective time management, including goal-setting and delegation, can help maintain a balanced workload. Seeking support from colleagues or professionals and fostering a positive work environment with open communication and recognition of achievements are also essential. Building resilience against burnout requires a holistic approach that addresses physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Self-care can be many things: sleep, exercise, hydration, practicing your hobbies, connecting with others, etc. The key is to find the thing(s) that make you feel good - joyful and relaxed - and to make them as much a part of your routine as going to the office, checking your email, etc.

Seeking support is key! Not only is it helping you to cope but it is helping you to learn about yourself and grow and develop in a very personal way. This is extremely useful for yourself but also in helping others as you will be able to recognize the signs of burnout in others and guide them accordingly.

Task prioritization is key to reduce your professional life stress. List down all the tasks and arrange them in order of priority for completion. There must be some working to understand high priority tasks to be managed by yourself, delegation should be considered if possible and postpone the less important tasks. Not everything can be managed within limited time, so carefully understand the task list. This will allow to focus high priority tasks and enable yourself to achieve results as well as avoid stress or burnout at workplace.

Stress management is an ongoing process: Continuously practice healthy habits and identify what works best for you in managing stress. Prioritize your well-being: Your physical and mental health are crucial for your overall success. Don't neglect them for work. It's okay to ask for help: Don't be afraid to reach out for support if you're struggling with stress or burnout.