Workplace Burnout - Preventing & Handling Stress
Credit Capital Services Limited
Empowering Nigeria's growing middle class with accessible financing to build assets, grow, and improve their lives.
Workplace burnout to me is an emotional state where a person feels mentally exhausted or unproductive due to external stressors on the job. A series of factors are often responsible, such as impractical job expectations, socially-challenging work environment, etc.
It is a common occurence for professionals to experience workplace stress, even when they love what they do. I have had to deal with overwhelming exhaustion a few times in the past due to complicated job demands.
As I have evolved at Credit Capital Services Limited , I have developed various ways to prevent work burnout and handle stress on the job. An essential tool is the practice of mindfulness. Once I feel overwhelmed, I bring myself back to the here and the now. Workplace burnout is oftentimes a result of circumstances beyond our control, so I try to focus on what matters. I remind myself that I am efficient and productive, regardless of whatever external factors may be in play.
To handle burnout, workers can also engage in activities such as meditation and exercise. A healthy sleep pattern is also another helpful way to overcome stress at the workplace
One final tip, just be yourself and don't get entangled.