You're an IT Operations professional working in a fast-paced field. How can you maintain your mental health?

One of the most important but ignored factor in today's corporate world. It is not important for an IT Ops professional in today's world to maintain their mental health and well being, it is THE THING that has to be a part of the regular schedule. While there are multiple ways, each one different and suiting the individual, a few common yet easy ones are listed here. A) Spend 15 minutes a day, without doing anything, including looking at the phone. B) Take breaks while on important tasks or jobs, so that stress does not build up. C) Try deep breathing in every 2/3 hours, for 5 minutes, while on the job. D) Smile more, even if stressed. This helps immensely.

An IT professional has to be updated with latest technology. While doing so he has to maintain his health also. This can be done by setting realistic goals, focussed working following timelines, smart working , devoting time for oneself for physical and mental health, having win win situation and most importantly living in present.

I learned a long time ago to write out the top five or ten tasks for the week ahead of me and then be content after I’m only able to cross a few things off. Update your goals and priorities regularly, be realistic about what you can actually achieve, and also delegate wherever you can.

Set Boundaries: Clearly separate work and personal time. I would suggest to turn off work profiles/work applications like Outlook/slack etc. once you finish the day and reach home. Exercise: Regular physical activity is a powerful stress reliever and mood booster. Prioritize Sleep: Aim for a consistent sleep routine and enough quality sleep to recharge. Connect with Others: Spend quality time with friends and family, or engage in social activities. Learn to Say No: Don't overload yourself. It's okay to set limits and delegate when needed. Seek Support: Talk to a therapist or counselor if you're struggling. Don't hesitate to access professional help. This is very impiortant. There is no shame in seeking professional help.

Setting goals which can be achievable without going overboard is the first task which helps in acceptance and accountability and accomplishing the same

Set boundaries, scope of works will always help, you know many things but you just have 24hrs per day and need work life balance.

When I 'clock out' at night, I mentally let go of all work related thoughts and topics. I don't check work email or messages until I log back in the next work day. Since I work from home, I physically power off my work laptop and put it away, so my desk becomes my personal space when I'm not working. This supports my mental boundary with a physical one.

Definir claramente o que você pode e n?o pode assumir, tanto em termos de carga de trabalho quanto de horário, ajuda a evitar o esgotamento. Comunique suas necessidades e limites aos colegas e gestores, garantindo que haja respeito mútuo. Reserve tempo para si mesmo, dedicando-se a atividades que promovam o relaxamento e a recarga. Ao proteger seu tempo e energia, você n?o só melhora sua produtividade, mas também sustenta seu bem-estar mental.

Some ways to do this: - don’t check email after hours or on the weekends - if you are “on call” negotiate other times you can be off so you aren’t always on - keep a list of projects and priorities and use those to negotiate active projects

This I think is a big one. You have to make sure you take time for you and either physically or mentally check-out from work. This could be as simple as making sure to silence work emails/texts during a set schedule. Make sure that coworkers know when they can and cannot contact you. It might seem innocent to keep company emails on a personal phone/device, but that can ultimately become a trap.

Muitos de nós mais antigos em TI temos a premissa do "Deixa que eu fa?o". Por estarmos muitas vezes em um ambiente critico. Isso é um erro, que devemos ajustar. Cada vez mais que tiramos a responsabilidade de uma a??o ao nosso time, jogamos contra nós mesmos. O correto é cada vez mais usar de nossa experiência para instruir, direcionar e aprimorar a equipe. Só temos a ganhar com essas a??es e evitar uma sobrecarga de trabalho que, invariavelmente nos vai trazer mais riscos por erros e menos saúde para enfrentarmos problemas de maior magnitude.

The importance of learning to delegate in a well formed team cannot be over emphasized especially for those that enjoys the operational side of the job and see it as a daily success when they contribute to finding solutions to operational challenges. Thus, the desire to keep going on while actually absorbing the inherent stress must be balanced with the understanding that solutions may come from others within the team, especially within teams that cooperates fully and therefore spread out the workload. In the end, personality plays a part in ones appreciation of the need for balance through task delegation and in maintaining mental health in the long term.

I Think that most difficult, when We are leaders, It's learn to delegate tasks. In my career I was to learn how do this, and believe me It's not easy, but very necessary. Today I learned how delegate tasks and the most important to do this is know each one people of your team. That's the secret to You to be a great leader team and reach your goals

Understanding of the organisation Goal, Understanding our authority Deployment plan Transperancy in support Work distribution

O bom líder é aquele que sabe delegar, equipes bem delegadas entregam melhor e principalmente vivem melhor, sabem quais s?o seus objetivos e também suas fronteiras. Claro que isso passa em colocar as pessoas certas nas tarefas certas, assim aproveitando os melhores skills de cada um e promovendo o senso de importancia, nada é mais motivador e energizador para um colaborador do que ele "dar conta do seu trabalho", engaja e motiva.

Asking for help or support is not easy for some, they may deem it a failure. It's not!!! Asking for help and support helps you to grow as a person and learn from your mistakes. Coaching Female Rugby and helping to provide opportunities to Females on their Rugby journey taught me more than I could Imagine. Focusing on teaching others to be the best version of themselves and building a safe space for them to be present in empowering them to feel they can ask for help demonstrstes seeking help and support can enhance your life’s journey.

Make time for activities that help you relax and recharge, such as exercise, meditation, or hobbies. Taking care of your physical and mental health is crucial for managing stress. It can be tempting to work long hours in a demanding field like IT Operations, but it's important to set boundaries and prioritize your well-being. Make sure to take breaks, set aside time for yourself, and avoid overworking yourself. Don't be afraid to reach out for help when you need it. Whether it's talking to a friend, family member, therapist, or support group, having someone to talk to can make a big difference. Many companies also offer Employee Assistance Programs that provide mental health resources and support.

Alem de tudo o que foi citado no texto (entrar em contato com seus colegas, seu gerente, seus mentores ou seus colegas para obter ajuda, conselho ou feedback), fa?a tambem sess?es de benchmark com empresas que se disponibilizem a isso. Essas sess?es ajudam demais para que problemas sejam solucionados, através do compartilhamento de ideias, feedback sobre fornecedores, dicas de solu??es ja testadas, etc...

N?o se trabalha sozinho na T.I, tenha um óptimo network, colegas de mesmo departamento, colegas de alguns cursos, colegas de faculdades, amigos e etc. além de tirares as dúvidas tu também tens o ganho de conhecimento e n?o se esquecer de partilhar também

Company is a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to goals.We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional services/products to our clients/customers, and our IT infrastructure plays a crucial role in achieving this objective. We are seeking a talented and dedicated IT Support Specialist to join our team and contribute to the smooth operation of our technology systems.

Take the time off you are entitled to. It’s important to balance work-life commitments for good mental health. Use the time to decompress, pursue extracurricular activities, and engage with family and/or friends.

go workout.. sitting all day is not good for mental health. Get a walk in. Eat good foods. Have support from your team and your organization.

While there are many ways to strike the right balance, one of the most effective stressbusters is to devote a dedicated time to a hobby or a sport activity that interests you the most in your regular daily schedule. This helps immensely.

Being in IT Operations for 17 years, I would suggest to have hobbies, regular fitness activities and definitely practicing yoga or meditation would be highly beneficial. These practices helped me to recharge myself, manage my emotions and stress which improved the quality of work and personal life adequately.

Realiza alguna actividad deportiva que te permita desconectar de todo y disfrutar cuando la practicas . Si es en compa?ia de otras personas mucho mejor . Resetea tu mente !!!

Reason of your stress is not because you end up working long stressful hours but more because you do not get those moments of celebrations, our sale organisation or other functions get on achieving goals on a regular basis. We see less celebrations in IT operations job, or let me put it this way that we have forgotten to celebrate ! You feel at the bottom of the value chain yet responsible 24x7 to ensure business is up and running smoothly ! In today’s world you are the heart of the organisation. If you fail, organisation fails so you are equal contributor to the growth of the organisation. Need is to take pride in what you do and celebrate your achievements on a day to day basis and that will push your and your team’s morale up.

You need to make yourself the priority! If you won't... Who will?? Establishing clear work boundaries is crucial. Set specific work hours, avoiding excessive overtime when possible. Allocate dedicated time for workouts, integrating them into your schedule as non-negotiable appointments. Don't miss out on personal events. You will regret it later! Prioritize family time. Leverage calendar apps to organize work, workouts, and personal commitments. Communicate boundaries to colleagues and superiors, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Incorporating these structured routines ensures you excel in your IT operations role while prioritizing overall well-being, impressing others with your balanced approach to success.

Keep yourself HAPPY,invest your time in acts you wish to do... A happiness from within will bless you with mental peace and zeal to make others happy ??

Make time for yourself. Take up a new hobby, maybe music or art. Exercise a different part of your brain, learn something new.

In my experience keeping Team first approach and collaboration as the core foundation will help the people happy and free from getting into stressful situations Examples could be Automating mundane tasks and implementing insights based alerts when a proactive intervention is needed. Planning a backup, could be an on call buddy for critical time tasks or when help is needed Keep the metrics and accomplishments at team level and reward and recognise collaboration. We succeed as a team and not as individuals