Here's how you can maintain strong professional relationships while dealing with burnout.

To maintain strong professional relationships while dealing with burnout, prioritize open communication and set realistic expectations with your colleagues and clients. Delegate tasks when possible and practice self-care to recharge mentally and emotionally. Schedule regular check-ins with key stakeholders to keep them informed about your progress and any potential delays. Seek support from trusted mentors or peers to share your experiences and gain perspective. Remember to express gratitude for their understanding and support during challenging times. By balancing self-care with effective communication, you can sustain your relationships and navigate burnout more effectively.

I agree with this and it has helped me a lot. I have a to do list where I write out all I need to do and start from the urgent one to the less urgent one. I also do away with my phone as I have observed that my phone is a major distraction.

One thing I have also found helpful is to know when to say No. Knowing when to say No politely helps you meet up with task and reduces burnout.

As a leadership and future-proofing consultant, I often advise saying, “My plate is as full as I’d like it to be right now.” This clear statement helps colleagues understand your capacity without feeling the need to apologize. It’s essential to let your team know when you’re available and to stick to those times, ensuring you’re not overcommitted. Saying no to additional responsibilities or meetings that fall outside your capacity fosters respect and understanding from your peers. By being honest about what you can handle, you prevent resentment and ensure that when you are working, you’re giving your best effort. Clear boundaries are key to sustaining productivity and well-being in a demanding work environment.

Open communication is key. Let people know you're prioritizing self-care doesn't diminish a relationship. It's a way to show respect for yourself and others and emphasizes the value of the relationship.

I agree with this because there was a time when I was feeling tired of work and all. I communicated openly with my team and it was the best decision I made as I got a lot of help from them.

As a manager and leader, one thing that helped me a lot was effective delegation. I recognized the strength and weakness of each team member and delegate appropriately.

Self-care isn't selfish! It's essential for maintaining strong professional relationships. You get to incorporate self-care strategies like saying "no" & protecting your time to show colleagues you value your well-being (and theirs!).

Taking care of yourself is about finding things that give you energy/allow you to relax. Those can be spending time with family, watching a movie, reading a book, going to a favorite fitness class, eating a favorite food, or taking a walk.

Most of us are dealing with burnout personally and professionally which can take a toll on our health. So it's important to take care of ourselves, & making time for ourselves to improve our physical & mental strength. Prioritizing our health & mood by adding some self care, love and kindness will help build a relationship within our body & mind, which will in turn help maintain a stronger relationship professionally.

The hours you work when you are most optimal are important. I take calls in the afternoon and leave the morning for self-work/self-care.

Slow down! Take a step back and just notice what is going on. We often work on automatic programs. Many people who burnout run entrenched patterns that just they don't see. Perhaps they're perfectionists? Or the super hero everyone adores - or the pit pony everyone dumps on? Ask yourself, what will really happen if you drop a few less important balls? Is it true that this will cause your project to founder? Maybe being exhausted is your body's way of saying 'wake up and smell the coffee'. Perhaps being more self aware slowly changes the goal posts? Maybe one day you wake up and realise that it's not your boss but your inner critic that is sabotaging you...