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Avoiding WFH Burnout
Stay flexible and resourceful with these top tips
Feel like your life is an endless loop of Zoom calls, cups of coffee, walks in the park and Netflix?
You’re far from alone. Many people are finding working from home during the pandemic somewhat stressful. Although recent research by Microsoft suggests we are largely happier from home (that’s a huge 87% of us), many employees feel stretched in what they need to deliver.
More than 69% of us report feeling burnt out or exhausted from managing our workload at home during the pandemic.
Studies also show that if you’re a parent, it can be even more challenging.
An ITV poll found that 45% of WFH parents feel burnt out, 26% feel like bad parents and 30% often feel lonely.
So, how do you combat those feelings of work from home burnout?
Tip 1: Set Clear Boundaries
Don’t blur the lines of home and work. Working all hours of the day and night is a recipe for burnout. Shut your ‘bedroom office’ door at 5pm, switch off your work phone at weekends, and turn off any email notifications after 7pm.
Forbes suggests: “When someone tries to push back and schedule a late-night meeting, don’t be afraid to stand in your values: “I am unavailable…
