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Disability Tip #6: Avoiding Job Burnout
Posted by admin on 22 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: Staff Development
6. Relax. Plan a vacation at least once a year, preferably twice! Having 45 days of vacation on the books isn’t something to be proud of. Use it! If you can’t afford to go away, use the time to do some things around the house – read a book, paint a room, or visit a local museum. The possibilities are endless. Force yourself to do it. You’ll be glad that you did.
This concludes our tips on Avoiding Job Burnout. There are many great resources on the web about work/life balance. CNN.com has a work/life balance calculator that allows you to visually see how you’re spending your time each week on a pie chart. You can even plot out how you’d like to spend your time in the future when you’ve made some neede changes to your schedule. You can visit the calculator at: http://snipurl.com/3fea0.
Disability Tip #5: Avoiding Job Burnout
Posted by admin on 15 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: Staff Development
5. Take a Break. Throughout the day, take a few minutes to clear your mind, especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Don’t forget to take your lunch break. Make sure you actually use it to do something for yourself, not to do more work. Take a walk, exercise, do some type of activity that removes you physically and mentally from work and don’t feel guilty. Stick to it, and do it now – right now!
Disability Tip #4: Avoiding Job Burnout
Posted by admin on 11 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: Staff Development
4. Say NO. Learn to say NO or not right now to items that are not a necessary part of your job. If saying no isn’t an option, be sure to let the person know who assigned you the task how long it will take to complete and when you will be able to fit it into your schedule. Do not promise anything you can’t deliver on – this will create more stress! If time is limited, do the best job possible. Sometimes it doesn’t have to be perfect to still be a job well done.
Disability Tip #3: Avoiding Job Burnout
Posted by admin on 08 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: Staff Development
3. Simplify. Instead of packing your day full of tasks and activities, determine what needs to be done, what can wait, and what can be eliminated all together. Update your task list every day. For things you must complete, determine how long each will take and assign a time. It will be less overwhelming if you know how long each task will take to complete.
Disability Tip #2: Avoiding Job Burnout
Posted by admin on 05 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: Staff Development
2. Unplug! If you carry a pager or cell phone for work, turn it off once you leave the office. Most employers do not expect you to be available 24/7 unless it’s in your job description. Set boundaries and stick to them. You need and deserve the down time. This includes e-mail. Avoid checking work-related e-mail at home, unless you work out of a home office. If you do, only check it during regular business hours. Self and family time are important!
Disability Tip #1: Avoiding Job Burnout
Posted by admin on 01 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: Staff Development
I’m sure most of us have experienced some form of burnout over the years. In the public service field, burnout is especially high as organizations try to do more with less. Many staff are juggling multiple job responsibilities…often responsibilities of more than one job!
The next 6 posts are strategies that will help reignite your passion for what you do, and hopefully provide you with a little bit of stress relief!
1. Take Charge. In order to feel more in control, especially during times of change, arrange to meet with your supervisor at least quarterly to talk about your performance and your job. Take this opportunity to clarify your strengths, weaknesses, and any areas you can develop or improve on, including discussing any sources of concern.
