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9 Ways To Prevent Job Burnout
forbes.com — Headed for burnout at work? Incorporating these quick and easy healthy habits into your life will help you recharge your batteries.
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- jggube, on 05/16/2008, -2/+14These are all excellent tips. The best, I would say is "Get away". If you feel stressed because of a deadline, instead of overworking yourself even more, I would say take a few hours to just relax, and I would almost guarantee you'd get stuff done quicker than if you were to keep working. Additionally, doing something leisurely re-affirms the purpose of why you decide to work so hard... so that you can play hard too.
- cygnus2112, on 05/16/2008, -1/+3Good advice. But I normally take short walks if some code is bugging me. I go outside, I walk down to a different part of the building. Just getting your blood working and in a different place seems to sometimes jog a part of my brain to get over a coding hurdle.
- ByteGuerilla, on 05/16/2008, -0/+2When I've got a day to devote to work, I'll break the day up into two hours on, two hours off (if my timeframe allows a two hour break). It gives you good breaks and keeps your working time productive. You can scale it depending on how much work you need to get done, so when I had to fit in a lot of work I would make it two hours on, one hour off, or even three hours on, one hour off. Recommended it to a friend and he found it useful too.
- buffyangel108, on 05/16/2008, -1/+2910. Quit
- flashback99, on 05/16/2008, -0/+7Perhaps the title should be "How to continue to work when you have realised how mind numbing your job actually is or has become"
- Kitakaze, on 05/16/2008, -0/+18Strangely enough, they left out the old "Show up for casual Friday in nothing but a leather thong and a ball gag and chase your co-workers around with a feather-duster" tip.
- cygnus2112, on 05/16/2008, -0/+6Next: 9 Ways To Get Fired From The Job You Despise
- mal1964, on 05/16/2008, -1/+11The more you work, the more you get done, right? .... Will we lie on our death bed and say “Damn, I wish I would’ve got more done at work? ...
- ValleyWorker, on 05/16/2008, -4/+14one of the most obvious and useless submission today.
- saikyan, on 05/16/2008, -0/+1I thought, "Oh, that sounds interesting." and then I saw it was at Forbes.
Sigh.
- saikyan, on 05/16/2008, -0/+1I thought, "Oh, that sounds interesting." and then I saw it was at Forbes.
- houndeyex, on 05/16/2008, -0/+2I'm gonna buy just because it took me more than 10 seconds to actually find one of the nine items listed.
- YamiJim, on 05/16/2008, -5/+410. Revert to old commenting system before YamiJim gets violent.
- simg, on 05/16/2008, -1/+7I like the fact that it shows the +/- diggs and that you can cancel your diggs, but I don't like the graphic design at all. seems harder to read ...
- uhhNo, on 05/16/2008, -0/+4It is much harder for me to read too... I am with you on that one.
- ByteGuerilla, on 05/16/2008, -0/+1Agreed. The nesting level you're reading at isn't always clear either. They should have left-hand frame lines, though Slashdot has just rejigged their comment display system in a similar manner and it just awful. Digg could pull it off though as the display is different. Other than that, I like it.
- simg, on 05/16/2008, -1/+7I like the fact that it shows the +/- diggs and that you can cancel your diggs, but I don't like the graphic design at all. seems harder to read ...
- jeffmon, on 05/16/2008, -1/+19Buried because I absolutely hate Forbes' "click ten times" format.
- WoollyMittens, on 05/16/2008, -0/+4If you look away for a moment, it'll skip three slides.
- saikyan, on 05/16/2008, -0/+1Ditto. Especially for the paltry content.
- BrendanSheehan, on 05/16/2008, -0/+1610. Write these short ***** articles on less than 10 pages!!!
- skinflute, on 05/16/2008, -0/+4Agreed. Pages like that are very stressful, and (negative) stress is the road to burnout.
- ByteGuerilla, on 05/16/2008, -0/+1It wasn't so much the ten pages (though that is a pain) as the fact that it kept automatically switching the damn page because if their stupid auto-slideshow *****. I'm trying to watch TV at the same time, so I look up to follow what's going on on-screen, and then when I look down the damn page has switched.
- contact287, on 05/16/2008, -2/+1Woohoo! New comments!
- danske, on 05/16/2008, -1/+6forbes spam == auto bury
- skinflute, on 05/16/2008, -0/+2I clearly need to fly 1st class from now on; my legs are too long for business/tourist class.
- ndurkes, on 05/16/2008, -8/+3Testing out the new comment system - Please ignore. Or I guess if you feel like it you can digg me down....
5 minute count down. Doesn't seem like it is going to reset....we will see.
It does reset. Very nice.....
No delete. but I guess that is ok....no there it is on the right....
Good job digg.- LG27, on 09/26/2008, -0/+0yeah, first class would definitly help. a vacation would be some great help, too.
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- LG27, on 09/26/2008, -0/+0yeah, first class would definitly help. a vacation would be some great help, too.
- FREETHINKER2008, on 05/16/2008, -0/+5Liquid lunch on Friday helps.
- koft, on 05/16/2008, -1/+8A 10 page slide show chock full of god damned ads? ***** buried.
- known, on 05/16/2008, -1/+1Tragedy of being 'passionate' is you will quickly burnout and suffer from ASPD...
- WoollyMittens, on 05/16/2008, -1/+7Stop submitting these useless ad-bait 10 page slideshows please.
- Cherub5401, on 05/16/2008, -2/+0Thanks for these tips. I would definitely try implement them in my job schedule :-)
- rtphokie, on 05/16/2008, -1/+3Forbes is for people who think they are important. Like 99.99999999999999999% of those reading this article I don't have a executive assistant. Buried for being useless.
- littlegrubber, on 05/16/2008, -1/+2Buried for giving me Job Burnout trying to read it
- jigulous, on 05/16/2008, -0/+210. Keep digging.
- P4NNY, on 05/16/2008, -0/+3''Get Your Assistant Involved'' and ''Sweat''.
OK, got it. Thanks Forbes. - jdames1980, on 05/16/2008, -0/+4This list is pretty lame really. It doesn't really tell you how to WORK better to avoid burnout. It just tells you to eat an apple and go for a walk, and those are the better items on the list.
- p51d007, on 05/16/2008, -1/+410.........Get a job you like!
That's how I did it. Been with my current employer 11 years, in the same field for 27 years. No burnout for me :)- linuxlizard, on 05/16/2008, -0/+1Heartily agree! Getting up in the morning is so much easier when there's a fun place to go.
- Ultage, on 05/16/2008, -0/+0What do you do?
- h3lx, on 05/16/2008, -0/+1All the information you require is a click away.
- DangerMouse9, on 05/16/2008, -0/+11Headed for burnout at work? Incorporating these quick and easy healthy habits into your life will help you recharge your batteries.
1. Get Away
You don't have to take a vacation to give yourself a break. Spending some time on a hobby you love, such as golf or playing music, can quickly re-energize you. If you're really stressed out, head for a relaxing place far from the stimulus of a TV, phones and e-mail, such as the park or a massage therapist's table.
2. Cut The Processed Foods
Whether you're eating out with clients or tucking into fast food at your desk, a steady diet of restaurant food means big portions and hidden calories. Take a breather in your hectic schedule to cut out the processed foods, alcohol and caffeine and instead eat vegetables, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. You'll feel more energy and your digestive system, thanks to your increased fiber intake, will thank you.
3. Champion The Cause
If you want to make sure you keep up a health regime, put your reputation on the line. Sponsor an employee health and wellness program. You're much more likely to follow through with taking the stairs or avoiding the vending machine if you're trying to encourage coworkers or employees to do the same.
4. Fresh Air
A few deep breaths can clear your mind and refresh your body. Try taking six seconds to inhale and six seconds to exhale five times in a row once an hour. As you do so, focus on moving your stomach in and out, rather than just your chest. Done regularly, the practice will help relieve tension and may help prevent burnout.
5. Eat In Silence
At Miraval Resort in Tucson, Ariz., corporate groups that take part in the new Executive Strategy Package enjoy a breakfast in complete silence. Instead of eating on the run or in front of a TV or Web site, the program shows executives the importance of putting their forks down in between bites, helping them eat less and feel more satiated, so they can taste a meal's textures and flavors.
6. Get Your Assistant Involved
Hummingbird Coaching Services' experts know that executive assistants can be a big help in keeping their bosses healthy. Assistants set aside time in executives' schedules for health coaching and workouts and often play a role in choosing what restaurants they frequent.
7. Use Your Competitive Edge
If you're a top executive, chances are you've got a competitive streak. Try leveraging your personality trait by setting a stress-reduction or fitness-related goal for yourself. If you really want to make sure you succeed, tell people about it.
8. Sweat
While it won't actually rid your body of more than trace amounts of toxins, breaking a sweat will make you feel good mentally and physically. Take a run outdoors, get moving in the gym or step into a sauna to sweat out some of your stress.
9. Stretch It Out
The next time you're on a plane and feeling stressed, let it out. Extend your legs under the seat in front of you, pushing your heels out and holding the pose for five minutes. Repeat three times. You'll get your blood moving and your mind off what's worrying you.- crpndeth, on 05/16/2008, -0/+1Thank you...I hate those stupid slideshow articles
- rmxz, on 05/16/2008, -0/+3The sound track on Office Space had better advice than this article: http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/officespace/shoveth ...
- randomizer9, on 05/16/2008, -0/+3I have a better title: "How to pretend to like the crappy job you hate instead of working towards improving your situation."
- h3lx, on 05/16/2008, -0/+2If you're not happy doing what you're doing, go do something else. Your co-workers will perform better without your incessant negativity.
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Seriously. - kerguelen72, on 05/16/2008, -1/+210. blow and hookers night
- hoopy22, on 05/16/2008, -0/+1Mind-numbingly obvious. Fail.
- sjbdallas, on 05/16/2008, -0/+2Well, the target audience for that Forbes article is not the group that has any stress.
Anyone who is at a level where they can attend Executive Retreats, has an "assistant", or travels on planes with enough room in front of you to stretch your legs is obviously enough labor grades up the ladder that they're the ones CAUSING all the stress for the rest of us.
Poor decision making, knee jerk reactions, and the belief that they piss gold is what makes those of us in the trenches dread monday morning while we're on the drive home friday night. - Skiwoman, on 05/17/2008, -0/+0I like very much this hints. A lot of them are well known but now I set fitness-related goal for myself and I feel better.
I regularly jog and my mood is excellent!!! - nandasin, on 05/19/2008, -0/+0All the stress related techniques mentioned here are very good.
The best ones according to me is to relax by 'Getting Away' from your work.
Secondly the fitness related one...wherein, you take a deep breath inside out...
Amit
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