Do you struggle with burnout while working from home during the pandemic? Here are a few strategies to get through the work week without feeling completely exhausted.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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• Set Boundaries<\/strong>: It can feel like you never have a break from the workday when you work from home.  There is no separation of the office and the sanctity of home.  One client stated that she felt like she worked from 8AM to 9PM and she only works an average of 5-6 hours a day.  With the many obligations of life-from spouse to kids to pets to laundry and housework, the juggling of all things leads to feeling like there can never be a break.  If you work on setting some boundaries between work and home, working within a certain part of the day and enjoying home life during other hours, you can create a sense of separation between the job and home life.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
  • Prioritize Your Health:<\/strong> Many times when we reach burnout, health and fitness is the first thing that goes.  Right now, making our health a priority is more important than ever.  Working out and focusing on fitness doesn\u2019t have to be a huge time commitment or even a trip to the gym.  Working out from home is simple and easy to squeeze in when you have some time.  A 30 minute workout is better than no workout and whenever you can fit it into your day is beneficial to general health.  Your mind and body will thank you.  Many people also report that they feel rejuvenated, more ready to tackle daily tasks and accomplish goals after a workout. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
    • Get More Sleep: <\/strong>It may feel easier to work late into the night hours to finish a task but it\u2019s important to remember that the tasks will be there for you when you wake up.  Regularly \u201cburning the midnight oil\u201d will lead to further exhaustion in the coming days and create a cycle that can be hard to get out of.  Getting adequate sleep is incredibly important for body and mind recovery, for minimizing anxiety and helping with energy reserves.  Getting to bed at a decent hour will help you wake up more energized, which will lead to better productivity during your work day.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      • Take Breaks and Get Out: <\/strong>When you feel yourself lagging or lacking motivation, it\u2019s okay to take a break to clear your mind.  Take a walk, get outside for some fresh air, or even take a short drive if the weather isn\u2019t accommodating in the winter months.  A change of scenery can refresh your mind and spirit so that when you return to the home office you can be ready to get back to your daily work tasks. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
        • Do Something You Enjoy: <\/strong>If you had a hobby before the pandemic and you stopped doing it, pick it back up.  You might find that it fills your spirit and soul in the ways you need!  Not sure about what you would enjoy?  Playing an instrument, singing, dancing, even coloring, drawing or journaling can all be done at home and can be relaxing activities that give you a sense of enjoyment and fulfillment in these hard times.  <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
          • Talk to Someone:<\/strong> Working from home during this pandemic can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness, and with many socialization activities out in public closed or limited, it can be much harder to connect with those you care about.  Be sure to make the effort to reach out to friends and family to talk out your feelings.  Sharing with others will help take away the burden and you may find that you aren\u2019t the only one suffering from burnout at home and that others are in the same place.  Even if you can\u2019t be in person, calling on the phone or setting up a video chat to connect with loved ones can help refill your tank and is good for the soul. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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            The job may not get easier, the pandemic may not be over quickly and we all may be working from home for a while longer-if not permanently.  But we can all get through this together and work to avoid the inevitable burnout that can occur from at home working.  Even if you already feel some or all of these symptoms of burnout, you can reverse the effects by setting up some of these strategies to protect yourself from long term effects and damage on your body and mind.  You need to take care of yourself to remain healthy and strong, in order for you to be productive at home and work for many years to come.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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