How to Prevent Burnout When Working Remotely
Sharon Grossman
Executive coach | Helping leaders bounce back from burnout & retain top talent | Follow me for daily posts on leadership, burnout, and retention strategies.
This morning, I was supposed to meet my dad somewhere. My dad is one of those people who is always early to meetings, so I expected to find him waiting for me when I got to the meeting spot. Instead, on my way over, my phone rang. It was him in a panic.?
He somehow got trapped in the express lane of the highway and couldn't get out at the right exit. This got him flustered as he wasn't familiar with the area. Suffice it to say that that there were several phone calls back and forth until he arrived.
This got me thinking. More often in life than we realize, the unexpected happens and we can become stressed out about it.
When my dad met me, the first thing he said was, "I'm in a bad mood."
But after spending a few minutes together, he got distracted from the driving experience and his mood improved quite a bit.
Ask yourself: Do I get in a bad mood when things don't go as expected? If so, what can I do to alter my mood for the better?
Sometimes, even though we cannot change our circumstances, we can change how we feel.
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Before COVID, many people wanted to be able to work from home, but weren't allowed to do so. Then the pandemic happened and practically everyone became a remote worker overnight.?
We've now learned from experience that working from home has it plusses and minuses. The key is to make the most of this opportunity while minimizing burnout.
That's what I wrote about for you this week.?Read about it here.
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This week on the Decode Your Burnout podcast, I interviewed a dynamic duo:?Keith Scott and Rebecca Klein. Together, they coach teams and individuals on how to successfully communicate.?
On the show, they debunked 3?myths about communication and public speaking , shared how to help break down the barriers between us and our audiences, and, in short, help you?avoid being a doormat.
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In this?short TED talk?[4:10], Morra Aarons-Mele talks about the challenge of remote work, especially as they relate to introverts and those with social anxiety. She shares tips to manage yourself to avoid burnout.?
What will you implement?
Bonus
Each month, I do a live training on burnout, but I often get emails from busy executives who aren't able to make it during the scheduled time. They want the content on demand.?
Well, I've heard you. Now you can watch the training at your own time and learn the exact process that took hundreds of high achievers from Exhausted to Extraordinary?in 90 Days. Just?click here?to get immediate access.
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Have a restful weekend!
Dr. Sharon Grossman -?The Burnout Doc
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Don't blame caregivers for not seeking self-care. Seeking help is anti-cultural revaling vulnerability. Who has time to listen to your story so as to be heard. And emotions are dangerous, deny and bury them. .
2 年Thank you Sharon, I love how you make the sublime so ordinary. I am Dr. Edward Smink, and I would love to be a guest on one of your podcasts. I am the Author of “The Soul of Caregiving A Caregivers Guide to Healing and Transformation.”I’d be happy to send you a free copy of my book. I am a life coach for caregivers, and a motivational speaker. Working on a TEDx talk: “Danger! Caregiving is Hazardous to your Health.” My website is soulofcaregiving.com