To prevent burnout, try to make changes in the way ou cope with stress at home and at work.
A recent poll by CareerBuilder.com shows that more than half of workers interviewed said they are under a great deal of stress.
To prevent burnout, try to make changes in the way ou cope with stress at home and at work. Daniel Goleman, author of Social Intelligence (Bantam), notes that constant interaction with people who are anxious, angry, stressed, or traumatized activates your stress center. So, make time for yourself so you are not always just giving your time to others.
Learn to calm yourself. Goleman suggests breathing deeply, praying, or meditating. Practice in the morning. Decide what you like and don't like about your work. Think of strategies to resolve problem areas. You might form an alliance with someone to address shared concerns.
Don't try for perfection. Sometimes dishes don't get washed and email has to wait for your reply. Don't be available 24/7. Take care of your health. Eat well and exercise. As you see the benefits, you'll do more to keep healthy. Get support. Find someone at work you can talk to. We all need the support of friends, Goleman says.
Decide if you want to do what's asked of you. If your spouse or a friend wants you to do something and you really don't want to do it, then don't.
