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This is for everyone who is currently feeling burnout in any area of their life: could be WORK or FAMILY.
What is your feeling about reducing your burnout levels? What are your productivity metrics and how you think you can have a better work-life balance?
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Anonymous
02/16/21 at 10:31PM UTC
Burnout at work is so apparent right now! I think becoming invested in activities outside of work is so important—so you have something to look forward to and do instead of worrying about work emails!
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sayantika mukherjeeBringing A new Mindset Revolution for WOMEN
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02/17/21 at 6:51PM UTC
If you do the 4 productivity pillars right, you can avoid your burnout. A lot of times we do not consider these 4 essential elements about Productivity in a more scientific way. But Productivity is literally science and it can be tailored to our needs.
If you need more information here is my Podcast episode where I broke the Productivity science down that will avoid burnout.
https://itsthefeelgoodfactor.com/a-womens-lab-podcast/
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E. ElderOpinions expressed are my own
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02/17/21 at 1:49PM UTC
Today's state of things can be like a cycle of repeat trauma. I'm personally my improving productivity by reducing the number of productivity metrics I'm juggling. I adjust my workday based on when I'm feeling sharpest vs. working the standard 8-5. With so many people taxing the workday with meeting after meeting and call after call, all vying for the same 480 minutes, I find that I prefer an earlier 530a quiet start to the day. If I start to feel less productive midday - I step away when possible because when I don't, I just get further and further behind. This is working for me and the introvert in me. I'm also reducing social media consumption and interactions - not reading comments where everyone is arguing, etc. That helps my productivity as well.
One area I'm struggling, though, is staying on task start to finish - seems like I'm jumping from task to task. Anyone running into the same?
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Kim RaperSr. Technical Architect in The Great State of NC
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02/17/21 at 2:28PM UTC
Distancing yourself from social media is probably the single best thing you could have done for your mental health among other things. Such a toxic environment these days. People have Zero limits anymore when pounding the keys - we call them keyboard warriors. Hiding behind cyber profiles and bullying people to the extreme. Kudos to you for that strength.
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E. ElderOpinions expressed are my own
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02/17/21 at 2:45PM UTC
You make a great point. And it's not just the "regular" social platforms like Twitter, Facebook, IG, etc.
Social media engagement and that keyboard warrior behavior has been integrated into everything from shopping websites to trivia games comment sections. So draining.
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Kim RaperSr. Technical Architect in The Great State of NC
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02/17/21 at 2:58PM UTC
Agreed - its pervasive and so disappointing too. NextDoor is a good example as well. Was great to post things for local area and now people snipe and dig at every little "offense" and blow them up into epic arguments. Very draining. I read one post about doggy poop bags and it went off into left field so fast my head was spinning.
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Denise Popish - CDPSEmergency Manager for DHS/OEM Colorado
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02/17/21 at 3:10PM UTC
Burnout is REAL - I've been remote for over a year now. Often I feel isolated and detached from my coworkers. And I have had a hard time controlling how many hours a day I work, often creeping past the 13-15 hour mark. SO I have decided to make time for a walk or yoga, even if for 30 minutes during the day and to limit my hours working to a regular work day (at least I try!). I am also closely watching my intake of social media, news and food, all of which I think contribute of feelings of either wellbeing or distress. My mom always told me: garbage in, garbage out! Words to live by.
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DENNISE WILLIAMSFinancial Coach, Corporate Trainer & Marketer
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02/17/21 at 5:25PM UTC
I absolutely struggle with jumping from task to task. Also, agree with the need to make time for things I love rather than work. It is a constant struggle.
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sayantika mukherjeeBringing A new Mindset Revolution for WOMEN
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02/17/21 at 6:52PM UTC
In my Podcast episode I broke down the science of Productivity into 4 distinct pillars and they are all important. Please have a look it might help.
https://itsthefeelgoodfactor.com/a-womens-lab-podcast/
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Sara MyersMidwest Professor and Research Administrator
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02/19/21 at 3:51PM UTC
I've been trying to take better care of myself - going to bed early, getting a massage regularly, exercise, scheduling fun time, making myself STOP work at a reasonable time....
I also have been getting up early and working to use my most productive times and then doing other activities (meetings, etc.) later in the day when I less focused
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