What do you do if your personal well-being is being compromised by professional demands in Product Marketing?

Here's what worked for me: - Self-Reflection: Assess personal well-being and identify areas of imbalance. - Prioritize: Determine essential tasks and delegate or postpone non-urgent ones. - Set Boundaries: Establish clear work hours and stick to them. - Take Breaks: Schedule regular breaks throughout the day to recharge. - Seek Support: Communicate concerns with managers or colleagues for understanding. - Seek Help: Consider counseling or therapy to manage stress. - Time Management: Utilize time management techniques to increase efficiency. - Healthy Lifestyle: Prioritize sleep, nutrition, exercise, and hobbies outside of work. - Evaluate Workload: Assess workload and negotiate adjustments if necessary.

No job is worth your health. You need to pace yourself and balance your workload. Look at they way you are working and decide if you can find ways to improve it or be more efficient. It may be difficult but consider training to improve your skillset. Talk with your team to understand how they are coping and what steps they are taking towards some resolution. Take regular time off to recharge and energize. Finally, communicate more about your status and progress. The more your team stays in step the better the interaction becomes.

It has happened. The key is to look in every corner to understand what is happening, why, and what is causing the stress. Recognize there is always solution to everything and we all have choices. That's number one. - Evaluate the situation - Reflect on what is causing it - Consider my personal values and ethics - Reach out to upper management for a candid discussion; possible resolution, if any - Change jobs if my values and ethics are compromised

As a PMM you juggle a lot of things with different teams and all of them respond or work at different schedules and that take a toll on your personal well being. Follow these steps to avoid fatigue or burnout. 1. Set clear boundaries in terms of time and effort. 2. Don't sit for too long, take breaks 3. Master Time management 4. Exercise whenever you have time 5. Don't compromise on your food schedule 5. Seek help from manager/mentor or professional help (if needed)

From my experience, recognizing, acknowledging and being willing to take action to resolve workload that is affecting our wellbeing is the first hurdle to cross. Product marketing is demanding, and it's important to recognize when it's impacting your well-being. You have to recognize and acknowledge that your present role is affecting your wellbeing and then you can begin to map out a strategy to resolve it. This requires taking out time to recognize the signs. I normally advise you take periodic breaks during sprints for retrospection

Setting boundaries is so important to personal health. Many people in Marketing share the traits of being slightly OCD and have the tendency to over analyze to obtain the "perfect" outcome, and also tend to be "yes" people. This can result in working lots of overtime and sacrificing personal and Family time. We often forget that saying yes to someone is saying no to something else. Overlooked just as much is the law of diminishing returns - so before you commit to putting in the extra time or taking on that extra task for someone that is no related to your priorities, ask yourself "will investing this time result in a better [INSERT ANY VARIOUS MAKRETING OUTPUT OR KPI HERE]?"

Manage your time properly with focus to the high priority and most important tasks and don’t let yourself drag into time consuming low priority and not urgent ones. Place breaks in your calendar for well being and relaxation

Boundary setting means that you are prioritizing your well-being. Period. For some of us (myself included), this isn't your first reaction as you are used to prioritizing others first, and putting yourself, if not last, pretty far from the top of the list. It is important to remember that setting boundaries is not bad or mean. Setting boundaries can be gentle and kind. For example, as you prioritize what is most important, and someone approaches you with a task that over-extends you, simply say, "I'd love to help you do that but right now I cannot. My plate is full now. But please come back to me in the future as I'd love to help you." By prioritizing yourself first, you'll keep yourself from burning out, grounded and mentally healthy.

Establishing beneficial boundaries for both your personal and professional life is necessary. Set your priorities to ensure that your thoughts don't conflict with other things.

Setting boundaries isn't about building walls; it's about creating a healthy work environment that fosters both productivity and well-being. By mastering the art of saying "no," delegating effectively, and communicating openly, you can create a sustainable work style that fuels long-term success in any domain.

Disconnect to Reconnect!! Stepping away from work, even for short periods will allow you to return with fresh eyes and renewed focus. Daily mini-breaks for activities like a small walk, meditation or reading will help you clear your head and spark creativity. Don't hesitate to lean on your support network for encouragement and advice when needed. Remember, investing in your self-care ultimately enhances your productivity and effectiveness in the long run.

If you find it hard to step away from work at the end of the day, schedule something at the end of your workday. Whether it's a fitness class or a call with a friend, it helps tremendously to have a commitment that is positive for your well-being and encourages you to leave your desk.

It's coined as " Necessary Digression" Take your time out and do things that are unrelated to work... It don't cost a thing.

Take a snap! It is important to recharge your energy, you need sometimes to take a step back, breath, set limits, go outside, take a look to what matters to you. Be strong and enjoy your weekends with yourself, family, whatever makes you happy and try not to think about work.

From my experience what works for me is being present. When I am on the job or working on a project, I am all in. I put in my best and make sure my colleagues and all the stakeholders feel my impact. And when I eventually take a break, I ensure I unplug from work to attend to personal matters, rest and rejuvenate.

I'd value the personal growth here the most. Our well-being comes from inside, not from outside. How we perceive outside circumstances also comes from inside. Knowing yourself, what triggers your reactions, why, can help you coop with almost any situation without unnecessary stress. I'd say that no amount of external knowledge, skills and credentials will substitute this internal integrity and self confidence.

Throughout my career, I've received plenty of constructive criticism. Instead of feeling down, I used these insights to improve myself. It's crucial to adopt this mindset in the corporate world. Learn from your mistakes and strive to become better with each challenge. By investing in your personal and professional growth, you not only boost your skills but also build resilience to tackle any obstacles head-on.

It's simple, don't let the same bee sting you twice, when you have a challenge, try your best to tackle it, and when you do, preserve the strategy, with these strategies you learnt over time, grow your skill and Excell.

Yes it’s important to learn and grow. From my experience being overwhelmed to the point where work begins to affect your wellbeing is a product of not being able to manage expectations with stakeholders. And not being efficient at your job. So learning organizational skills and project management can go a way to help.

Everything is possible in this world of innovation it is your mind that limits you. Keep learning about the profession that you're in. It will make you more confident and smarter with time. Read books take trainings and ask from the professionals what is the key to success.

Take time to celebrate your wins, whether big or small, and recognize the effort you've put in. Also, don't forget to express gratitude to those who have supported you along the way. By appreciating your achievements and showing gratitude, you not only cultivate a positive work environment but also boost your morale and motivation to tackle new challenges. So, when you succeed, even in the smallest way, give yourself a pat on the back and say, "More to go!". Positive affirmations attract positive outcomes!!

Celebrate the journey, not just the destination. Acknowledge the skills you've learned, the positive interactions with colleagues that built strong relationships, and the valuable networks you've established. These are all significant achievements worth celebrating. By appreciating these small wins, you can build a stronger sense of accomplishment and overall well-being. This shift in perspective can be especially helpful for those battling Imposter syndrome.

Rewards after results, find what you enjoy the most, discipline yourself not to engage in it until you acquire your desired result in a project, if you love it enough, you'll be pushed hard enough to excellence

Celebrate your goal achievements with your team members because it is they who made it happen for you. All they want is appreciation of the work they have done

Once during an ambitious project with crazy deadlines, I pushed myself to the limit. Over the short term, my performance boost was invigorating and helped us really move the ball forward. However this was doing long term damage to my productivity which I didn't realize. Soon I experienced a reversal of fortune and started taking forever to accomplish basic tasks. My team noticed this and told me about the flight attendant's rule - put on your oxygen mask before helping others. That's when I decided to seek help - not only from other people but also from my partner in crime - audiobooks. With time my symptoms subsided and my productivity returned. Lesson - don't kill the goose that lays the golden egg.

First thing first, primary job of a manager is to make sure that their team members have a healthy work environment. If you are not able to manage the work load and it is becoming difficult for you to prioritize your work, don't hesitate in reaching out to your manager.

I was personally in a work situation that demanded more of me and my time than my wife was willing to concede. I worked for an organization that did not take no for an answer, one that set unreasonable expectations. When my marriage was on the brink I cut back to try and save it. In the end, I was "let go" on both the work front and then the home front. Always consider the organization you work for. Do they care about your home life? Do they understand that if anyone gives too much the organization suffers as the employee suffers? Since then I have tried to assess the culture of the organization before I decide to join it. Talk to who would be your peers. Ask questions that lead you to understand the unwritten expectations.

1)Dedicate specific slots for focused work on high-priority tasks, then intersperse them with energizing breaks. This laser focus will help you conquer your workload without sacrificing personal time. 2)Schedule daily digital detoxes. Swap screen time for nature walks, meditation sessions, or catching up with loved ones. Returning to work refreshed will boost your creativity and help you tackle challenges with a clear head. 3)Foster a collaborative spirit within your team. Delegate tasks, brainstorm solutions together, and celebrate wins as a unit. Building a supportive network within your department can lighten the load and make even the most demanding projects feel manageable.

Adjust professional skills upwards. Equip self to mange the demands. Look at myself. Ask is this job for me. If the answer is no, then walk away.