You're working from home and feeling overwhelmed. How can you avoid burnout?

It is important to separate personal and work life, to do so it is very important to have a space dedicated to work. If you are in that space, you are working, if you are outside, you are no longer working. If it is not done like this, it is difficult to stop working when there is work to be done.

Here are some tips to help you prevent burnout: Prioritize Tasks Take time off try to finish work on time Stay connected with team Seek help if needed

To prevent burnout while working from home, establish clear boundaries between work and personal life. Schedule regular breaks to rest and recharge. Prioritize tasks and delegate when possible. Practice self-care activities like exercise and mindfulness. Stay connected with colleagues and seek support when needed. Limit exposure to work-related stimuli outside designated hours. Finally, communicate openly with supervisors about workload concerns.

Setting boundaries is necessary, especially in the world of remote / hybrid working. Set alarms (start the day, go for lunch, close that laptop) Block out your diary, Group meetings on days so you can get deep work done on others, Time off is to be kept sacred, Take a walk, read an article or book, have a dance break. Most importantly, communicate your boundaries and stick to them unless there are true emergencies, so your team is aware and can support you. And pay it forward by respecting the boundaries of others.

We need to be compassionate to avoid burnout as we are Empirical most of our lives which leads to "Empethical Distress" which is burnout. Being compassionate helps us from burnout as we understand how people feel but now we want to do something about it. That is how we protect ourselves as we feel good after assisting a person in distress.

In order not to burn out, it is crucial to take advantage of digital tools and platforms for task management. Delegation and outsourcing, along with technology, streamline workflows, allowing individuals to focus on essential tasks. Platforms like Asana can help with management and communities like Fiverr can help us outsource jobs with little added knowledge for a reduced price.

Managing my workload effectively is the #1 reason I have been able to offset burnout. Make the technology we have work harder, so you can work smarter. What productivity app works for you. Create your to-do list and prioritise it immediately, using the Eisenhower Matrix to do the urgent work only you can get done, schedule time to do non-urgent work only you can do, identify what you can delegate and eliminate what is not important. Couple Eisenhower with time blocking in order of what you want to do the least, or will require the most energy based on your preference. This puts you on the right track to get through your list and get the warm & fuzzies from ticking off that list. And don't forget - not everything needs to be done today.

Taking breaks is essential to avoid burnout. Making a coffee or breakfast helps to change the routine and think about other things. Another way that works for me is to change jobs to avoid monotony.

Breaks keep the energy up! I make my apple watch work for me and every hour, it reminds me to stand up and I do a minute or 2 of movement, get those squats, wall sits, pushups, planks in! And always a dance break after lunch. If I'm on a longer break (holiday, weekend etc) all the work devices are turned off and stay packed in the luggage. They still come cause ... well... things happen, but they are not the priority at all.

To prevent burnout while working remotely, it's crucial to tap into the available resources and support systems. You can start by exploring what your employer offers: employee work groups or professional development programs. These resources can provide a sense of community and help you navigate the challenges of remote work. You should consider joining virtual communities within your city or areas of interest to connect with like-minded individuals. Online forums and social media groups can offer valuable connections and support. Don't forget to take advantage of conferences and events, whether virtual or in-person, to stay connected with your industry and gain new insights!

Working from home still requires human connections, particularly, if you live alone. Make sure that you have opportunities for connection, in and out of work. Engage with your employee networks, development programmes and the employer opportunities for a f2f connection. Outside of work, it helps to be part of a group activity - join the local running/cycling group, it also ensures you end your day and get moving after sitting at your desk. Going to coffee shops, especially the same one, to get a change of scenery, over time you'll gain community and connection as well.

If you have the feeling that you are learning useful things and that you like, it is easier for you to be motivated to work. If you are motivated and you are constant, everything is easier

Learning keeps me engaged and continuously improving. There is a connection in everything we do; being able to add different perspectives or approaches informed by additional learning, strengthens the ability to innovate in your field and otherwise. Learning new skills can be done in various ways, choosing the best avenue for you helps sustain your interest and ability to learn. You will always win when you keep an open mind to learning, particularly when you learn for fun, not only for qualifications. Of course, adding to your qualifications supports your career trajectory, but, more importantly, the diverse outlook you gain when you continue to learn makes you a person who can connect with more people on multiple levels.

Leaving you home work environment. I know this probably goes against what a lot of people that work from home believe, but burnout is a deep hole and to effectively treat it, your environment must be heavily scrutinised. In the past where I've experienced burnout and was recovering, I refrained from working from home or my office, and did a mini tour of quiet coffee shops in London. The variation in the different environments was a game changer. I cannot recommend enough.

Listening to background music, the radio or even a podcast helps me focus. it isolates me from my surroundings and makes me more productive.