Small changes around you can help you make
immediate changes leading to a better balance.
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Create to-do lists that are broken up into priority and in the order of small to big tasks. Creating an achievable to-do list lays the basis for success.
The constant buzz of messages and emails can often blur the line between work and life. Try switching off your professional emails post 7 pm - this will allow you to take a mental break
Setting a timer on your laptop every hour helps in taking mini breaks away from the screen
Having a diary to note down the work accomplished would help gauge productivity, ensuring that you are not over or under working yourself. This will also allow you to draw personal boundaries and when to say ‘no’.
Use your break to inculcate newer habits and hobbies. Learning to cook or meditative sketching can not only help recharge you, but also helps a greater flow of creativity.
To find a better balance between your work and life
you need to make better lifestyle choices.
Find the right steps for you!
To find a better balance between your work and life
you need to make better lifestyle choices.
Find the right steps for you!
Burnout is often caused when your expectations, goals and skills don't match each other. Take the time to reassess your goals and find a balance
Everyone has only 24 hours in a day, so planning for anything more than that sets you up for failure.
While it might be easy to disconnect digitally, mentally disconnecting is a lot harder. But it is important to know where to draw the line
Easier said than done, but actively trying to practice positive thinking can help develop a healthier attitude
To find a better balance between your work and life
you need to make better lifestyle choices.
Find the right steps for you!
Recognise the stressor and then evaluate why you feel the way you do, is this something that can be eliminated or changed?
You might be playing a tiny role in the grand scheme of life, but remember that no one can play your role better than you!
It is okay to say 'no' especially at moments where your plate is full. We often believe saying no is a weakness, but do not forget that your health and personal time is as important.
While it might not be super easy to take a long break, try to give yourself a day or two to recharge and make it a habit.
To find a better balance between your work and life
you need to make better lifestyle choices.
Find the right steps for you!
While sitting down in absolute silence may be hard for many of us, try 10 mins of mindful deep breathing or even concentrating solely on a certain activity like solving a puzzle or filling a colouring sheet.
Any physical activity that makes you move away from your chair is a good way to give your mind and body the break it deserves.
Sleep is important, but making sure you actually get good deep sleep is vital. Having a night routine helps establish a 'sleep mode' in your body.
While your body may crave salty or sugary snacks - try switching the bowl of chips for nuts and make sure you drink adequate amount of water.
This is a thesis project done by Neha G Bharadwaj
This project aims to communicate the true meaning and journey of burnout in the human body, through the principles of data visualisation and infographics; and finally aims to empower the user with the right tools to help themselves.
Some important sources:
https://www.who.int/mental_health/evidence/burn-out/en/
https://www.thisiscalmer.com/blog/5-stages-of-burnout
Disclaimer:
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