Here's how you can effectively manage stress and avoid burnout in a Corporate Communications role.

Prioritize tasks, delegate, & set boundaries. Disconnect after hours & use vacation time. Manage stress with mindfulness & healthy habits. Talk to colleagues or a therapist. Advocate for support from your manager & seek a company with a wellness focus.

I’ll let you know when I get past it! Most articles, coaches and books will tell you to prioritize and focus, which is good. But I’ve found the following: 1. Don’t over-index in one domain (work, etc). 2. Spread your energy and investments across other meaningful areas (family, spiritual, giving, health, etc) 3. Have a healthy creative outlet that distracts you (musical instrument, writing, drawing, etc) 4. Have a support system that keeps you out of the ditch when you start to veer 5. Do your best and give yourself grace to move on. Hope that helps…

Stress and burnout are quite common today in corporations. It is critical to these. First, prioritise tasks to focus on what’s most important. Use time management tools to stay organised. Take regular breaks to recharge, and don't hesitate to delegate when necessary. Maintain a healthy work-life balance by setting boundaries between work and personal time. Practice mindfulness or meditation to manage stress levels. Engage in regular physical activity and ensure you get enough sleep. Lastly, seek support from colleagues or professional networks to share experiences and advice. Remember, taking care of your well-being is crucial for sustained success in your role. No one else will do it for you.

Always delegate to prevent burnout in any role. Assign clear tasks to SMEs and delegate while also applying quality assurance.

One strategy I've found helpful in prioritizing tasks is distinguishing between those within your sphere of influence and those within your sphere of concern. Focus on tasks within your sphere of influence, where you have direct control and can take action. For tasks that fall within your sphere of concern, where you have limited direct input, seek support from colleagues or subject matter experts to effectively manage them.

Boundaries are a powerful and liberating tool that creates a safe space. Yet, many of us do not truly understand what it means to have boundaries, how to set them, why they are critical for us and others, and how they promote self-respect, self-love and self-care. This is not just about being at work; creating boundaries is a task that everyone should attempt for their mental and personal well-being. Setting boundaries begins with self-reflection and it’s critical to start small because it can often be an uncomfortable experience.

Establish clear boundaries to prevent stress and burnout in corporate communication roles. Scope creep is a genuine risk, so focus on staying within your expertise. Avoid becoming the sole point of reliance for others.

Planning the day according to work and family needs reduces emotional burden and reduces stress. The disconnection of the work must be total. However, the use of WhatsApp groups with people of work that incessantly communicates issues of the company is frequent. This is a false labor disconnection that can exhaust staff because it makes the employment relationship a permanent and constant relationship 24/7.

Leveraging technology, leading by example, and maintaining flexible yet firm boundaries are key to managing stress in Corporate Communications. Use tools like calendar blocks, automatic email responses, and do-not-disturb features to set and maintain clear work hours. As a leader, model these behaviors to encourage a culture of respect for personal time within your team. While it's essential to be flexible for urgent matters, ensure these instances are exceptions, not the norm, to preserve overall work-life balance and productivity.

I try to remember that we are all in the same boat. You can set boundaries better if you have enough self-respect - and respect for others.

Just communicate :) That's it. Do it nervously or openly, but just communicate. You don't need any classes or courses for this.

A former colleague and team lead in Corporate Communications at my previous firm noticed his team showing signs of burnout during the pandemic. He started regular check-ins where members could openly discuss workloads and challenges. He was transparent about his own capacity and encouraged his team to speak up if overburdened. This approach led to a supportive work environment with more evenly distributed workloads and significantly reduced stress levels. This strategy has become even more vital with the rise of remote and hybrid work, ensuring all team members feel supported and connected.

I communicate more openly and honestly when I communicate with a human being, not a ”resource” ;) We forget too easily that everyone wants to be seen and heard, and this makes the more willing to cooperate.

La flexibilidad en el trabajo es un avance que reporta muchos beneficios para el empleado y para la empresa. La jornada semipresencial gana adeptos porque supone libertad para organizar el trabajo conforme a su urgencia y a su importancia. 318 / 5.000 Flexibility at work is an advance that reports many benefits for the employee and for the company. The semipresencial day gains followers because it is freedom to organize work according to its urgency and importance. Provided that there are agile and productive computer.

Be aware that flexibility can also increase your stress level. When your working hours become flexible it may be more difficult to time block and plan for the ca 20% slack time that ensures efficiency. Having the flexibility to plan your work hours can be amazing - no doubt - but it also requires a larger amount of discipline and communication. Discipline to ensure that you (ceteris paribus) keep your work hours to the agreed level when there’s no communication emergencies to handle. Communication to involve your peers and managers in your schedule and work plan to ensure that you are recognized for your efforts and not punished for not being available in ‘regular work hours’ on top of your ‘flex time’.

I almost spit up my coffee after reading the question. The BEST way that I manage the adversities of work is to remember that LIFE becomes before WORK. Whomever came up with the phrase "work-life balance" is full of it. Mom and Dad didn't give birth to me only for me to start counseling clients. --I focus my energies on my wife, my kids and my family. --When I am at work, my clients/outputs are the center of THAT universe. --When possible, I set boundaries so my team knows when and when not we should work. Why should I be different than anyone else?

Another LinkedIn contact of mine and a former premier partner recently made a post where he recognized the importance of self-care. He encouraged his team to take meetings outside (even bringing their desk or favorite chair outside), as long as they were mindful of their environment, muted when appropriate, and made important contributions (remaining undistracted). This practice allowed team members to get fresh air and enjoy a change of scenery, significantly reducing stress. His approach not only promotes physical health but also improves the team's overall mood and productivity, demonstrating how simple self-care practices can make a big difference.

I believe it is more appropriate to not see personal time for self-care as separate from work life. This is called "enlightened selfishness." The reason is that the time allocated to these activities contributes to a person's overall well-being and can certainly have a positive impact on their work. For instance two primary activities in this regard could be traveling and participating in volunteer social responsibility projects within NGOs. Both activities, sooner or later, prove to be very useful in our work for product or business development, networking, innovation and creativity. If employers and leaders realize this, they will see a great impact not only on themselves but also on their teams and the company's balance sheet.

Self-care matters; however, if you are trying to juggle corporate life with a young family you need to schedule your self-care and stay true to your planning. Sometimes you need to say no to work or family demands to prioritize yourself as this improves your performance in both the corporate and family sphere.

It all boils down to five things. Easy to write down, harder to actually make happen. Set Clear Boundaries: Establish clear work-life boundaries with specific work hours and regular breaks to recharge. Prioritize and Delegate: Focus on high-impact tasks and delegate where possible to avoid overloading yourself. Practice Self-Care: Incorporate activities that promote physical and mental well-being, such as exercise, mindfulness, and hobbies. Seek Support: Build a support network of colleagues, mentors, and professional help when needed to share the load and gain perspective. Continuous Learning: Stay updated with industry trends and skills, which can boost confidence and reduce stress by making you feel more prepared and competent.

Each week, I use One Note to make lists of things I need to get done in those five days. Then I order them by priority. But sometimes getting the bottom ones done and checking off those boxes gives me a dopamine rush and makes the tasks ahead much more manageable.

Modifique o seu relacionamento com eletr?nicos. Diminuir o uso recreativo dos eletr?nicos que est?o diretamente conectados ao seu trabalho pode ajudar a desconectar fisicamente da mentalidade do trabalho.

What else? I’m returning to where I began this story. You’re a human being with all your strengts, weaknesses, hopes, and fears - and so is everyone else. I try to remember this when I meet other people. Be gentle to yourself and others!