Es muy fácil caer en burnout en ingeniería con tantos proyectos encima y con plazos tan cortos. Por eso uno debe aprender a usar herramientas de gestion del tiempo como el principio de pareto o la matriz de Eisenhower, aprender a priorizar y a decir no. También debes aprender a tener una identidad fuera del trabajo, usualmente nuestra vida esta muy ligada a nuestro trabajo, debemos tener hobbies o actividades que equilibren nuestra vida. Por ejemplo, mi vida de ingeniero esta compensada por mi gusto de viajar y practicar trekking en sitios exigentes. Se que la vida es algo más que ir al trabajo y disfruto cada dia como si fuera el último.

To stay calm, experience and knowledge are essential, that's why ongoing training is so important. Being prepared for tasks, having the right skills, and drawing on experience make everything flow more smoothly. Another key point is knowing when to say no. Those assigning tasks often don’t understand the time realistically needed, leading to impractical deadlines. It’s crucial to assert when something can’t be done in the given timeframe. Balance between work and leisure is also essential, as excessive overtime impacts quality of life and performance. This is how I work: with experience, training, and realistic timelines.

To stay sharp during repetitive tasks, try taking short, regular breaks, like the Pomodoro method, to refresh your focus. Alternating tasks adds variety and keeps your mind engaged. Staying organized with a checklist reduces mental clutter, making it easier to stay on track. Listening to instrumental music or ambient sounds can also improve concentration. Set mini-goals throughout the task for a sense of progress, and try to be mindful and fully present to make the work more engaging. Staying hydrated and energized helps avoid sluggishness. Finally, reflecting on how this task fits into larger goals can make it feel more purposeful and less monotonous.

When juggling a range of tasks, a few strategies have proved helpful. Experience allows you to create a realistic schedule. Knowing the amount of time each task takes and setting time based goals helps. Keep an organized work area and put away tools and equipment after each task. Misplacing tools and materials is a tell-tale sign of mental fatigue. Taking breaks also helps to stay focused. While working through breaks seem to get tasks completed faster, it also increases the probability of mistakes. Break tasks down into stages can reduce the totality of a daunting task. It helps with scheduling breaks, it gives stopping points if the task can not be completed in one day, and helps worth organization, and cleanliness.

Honestly, this can be very challenging, especially when you've faced an unforseen difficult ?? But, my advice is, use your calendar to plan your schedule as accurately and detailedly as possible. This approach ensures you get sufficient rest, track your progress, and maintain your best performance. The whole idea is to achieve your targets, do a quality job, and ensure you come out healthy and accomplished, rather than exhausted without the ability to even celebrate a successful job completion.