They say that if you do what you love you’ll never work a day in your life. That can be true when you find work that fits your passion, but sometimes work can really just feel like work. When that happens, work burnout is not all that far behind. What even is work burnout?
Work burnout can mean different things for different people. Sometimes it’s about having too much to do in not enough time, unclear work expectations, or even a lack of a professional or personal support system. Burnout doesn’t always come from having a demanding professional life. It can come from personal matters, such as a difficult romantic relationship or caring for a sick loved one. Whatever the case, we’re here to show off three moves you can try out next time you’re feeling the doom and gloom of work burnout.
Rest Up
Generally, experts believe that eight hours of sleep is the optimal amount to function and get all the energy you need for your day. The problem is our society focuses on going fast, getting things done, and not stopping for anything. The hustle culture, essentially, never sleeps. If you’re not getting enough sleep, you’ll notice that your work is negatively affected, further affecting your sleep. It’s a vicious cycle that ends with getting as much sleep as you can, even going as far as taking little power naps in between remote work sessions.
Break Time
Another proven method for beating burnout is taking breaks. You may think taking a break from your busy work schedule might hurt your work, but that’s not at all true. In fact, studies show that taking breaks helps you refresh. Breaks can be mini naps as mentioned earlier, a short walk outside, or even just turning away from the computer and doing nothing while you sit. The important thing is to take a break from work and give your brain a chance to relax. Be sure to set a timer for 10 to 20 minutes, if you’re on a tight schedule.
A Change of Scenery
Office work burnout can oftentimes come from being in one place for too long. It’s been proven that looking at the same views and being surrounded by the same old things all day can really hurt your productivity throughout your work week. While it’s certainly easier to have a home base for all work-related things, it wouldn’t hurt to work in different places to give your brain a fresh canvas. Instead of working from home five days a week, try working from somewhere like a coworking space where you’ll be surrounded by the hustle and bustle of work-focused individuals and diverse workspaces.
Beating Burnout at Work In Progress
Coworking spaces, as mentioned earlier, can be a great change of pace to beat work burnout. One such space is right here in Las Vegas called Work In Progress. Work In Progress offers various professional workspaces that will have you rubbing elbows with all sorts of business-minded people. No single day in this shared office space is like any other. That’s what makes it the ideal place for you to tackle work burnout. Contact us today to learn more about what Work In Progress can offer you.
Originally posted 2022-12-05 11:44:00.
