You set goals and work tirelessly to accomplish them. Despite your best efforts, your goals can still feel out of reach. You might wonder is success worth the exhaustion? Many people skip over a critical component of success – mental and physical rest. Unchecked stress and burnout can be major roadblocks to accomplishing your goals.
In a recent study, 56% of U.S. workers reported that elevated stress levels caused an inability to concentrate, anxiety, depression and burnout.
As the world continues to change, and people feel more and more pressure to keep up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. So how can you cope?
- Set boundaries. Commit to pausing regularly during the day to take a few deep breaths, stretch or walk around to recharge and keep a positive attitude.
- Take a mental vacation. Give your left brain a break from job-related tasks and use your right brain’s power to socialize or engage in creative hobbies.
- Reflect on something that makes you smile. Laughter eases tensions and can improve your alertness and mental functioning.
Your free Employee Assistance Program offers counseling and other resources to help you prevent burnout, such as:
- Webinars on relaxation techniques, how to find work/life balance, mindfulness and more
- Stress assessments and recommended coping skills
- Solutions to common stressors like holidays, finances and relationships
Log in at eap.ndbh.com to explore all your EAP services and register online to join this month’s free webinars:
- Blocking burnout
- Stress management for managers