If you feel like there's no separation between your work and your personal life, you're exhausted all the time, or you lack motivation to get things done, here are some ways to avoid burnout even when working from home.
1. Create your own space, even if it's just a comfortable chair.
Are you still working from your sofa? Not all of us have a dedicated office space, but since there's no set time to return to the office, having a functional desk and computer, including a comfortable chair, is very important so you can work comfortably and efficiently.
2. Overcome "Zoom fatigue"
According to a survey of frequent Zoomers, it was found that 1 in 10 felt high levels of fatigue and one-third felt some level of fatigue.
Opting for audio-only meetings whenever possible also allows you to feel less tied to your computer and can alleviate the fatigue of being on camera.
3. Set boundaries and limits
Set a firm start and end time for your day, and make time for breaks and meals. Since this can be incredibly difficult to do if you feel overwhelmed with tasks and think you don't have the time, look at it from this perspective: if you are exhausted, you cannot be an effective employee.
If you're the type of worker who does everything, now is the time to "lighten your load." You have a team for a reason!
4. Practice self-care
Exercise is vitally important, as is ensuring you get enough sleep and practicing mindfulness, which is simply observing what you are feeling in the present moment without judgment and with compassion.
Another good practice is to make a list of things that bring you joy and include them in your schedule to avoid burnout.
As we can see, it is entirely up to us to make our work and family spaces more enjoyable, less stressful, and more pleasant places to be. It is the small adjustments we make in our daily lives that result in change!
