Health Corner: How to Manage Work Fatigue

​You may have heard of the term “Health is Wealth.” People often neglect to see the subtle signs that we may need to take a break from work. These little things often pile up and blindside us like a tidal wave. These are a few tips on managing your headspace to battle work burnout to avoid the buildup. 

Leave Your Desk
Having a different workspace can have a positive effect. The same workload can be viewed with a different perspective through a change or environment. A local library, coffee shop, or park can do the trick. If you work from home, find the time to leave the house. 

Talk to Someone
Talking to someone, whether it be a partner, best friend, co-worker, or family member, about what you’re feeling and experiencing could ease up a lot of stress. Be wary of talking to someone who gossips or would take it negatively. A shoulder to cry on will do wonders for your headspace.

Uncover New Ways to Enjoy it
Uncovering new ways to do the same tasks you do regularly will make your job more enjoyable. Radio DJs challenge each other to sneak in words or phrases to their spiels without sounding awkward or out of pocket. When you treat the job as a fun challenge, it will spark new motivation to perform well.

Live a Holistic Lifestyle
Moving and keeping busy with activities outside of work can be rewarding and will keep your mind away from the workplace’s stress. A new hobby like camping, exercising around three to four times a week, and eating better may do the trick. 

Take a Vacation
Ask your boss for a vacation. If they decline and say that you can’t, the Family and Medical Leave Act is a law that guarantees a worker up to 3 months of unpaid leave a year. Explain rationally why you need this and how it will make you come back to work better.

Conclusion
Trying to tough it out when you feel your worst because you need to finish a specific task or quota may not be suitable for you in the long run. Neglecting the effects of work burnout and relying on short-term relief is more dangerous than you might think it is. 

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