Five ways to handle
being overworked
Every minute of our
life counts, and those who learn the art of balancing work and life in a
hyper competitive world are the true achievers. For this, boundaries need to be
clearly defined. Prachi Verma brings you some tips on how to walk the fine
balance.
1) Stay Within Limits
1) Stay Within Limits
Know when to say
'stop'. Never burden yourself with too many responsibilities at work or in your
personal life. Also, do not set unrealistic deadlines at work. "This will
only result in choking yourself and hardly finding any time for yourself, your
family and friends. Do not make work overload a part of your lifestyle,"
says Manu Midha, vice president, planning and strategy at Infibeam.
2) Prioritise Work
Before stepping out of
your house, plan your day. This will help you prioritise between the important
and not-so important tasks. Also, while planning the day, incorporate the
health aspects too, especially food and exercise. If certain ta sks at work can be pushed for another day, speak to your
manager. There is no harm in checking with your senior rather than doing
something that could be pushed for later.
3) Include Regular
Breaks
From exercise to work,
space out all your activities. At work, compel yourself to get up for regular
water breaks. This will ensure that the body is adequately hydrated and gets a
regular stretch with a little walk. Also, remember to snack healthy.
4) Spend Quality time
with Family
You can easily fall
back on your family or friends to find the drive to return to work the next
morning. "It is important to spend quality time with your family and
friends to relax from the workload. Do not talk work with your family. The
family is a huge source of energy, so make the most of it," adds Midha.
5) Try and avoid the
constant use of a smartphone
"Mobile
technology allows us to remain connected and responsive 24/7. While being
connected at all times adds to flexibility, it also interferes with family
time, which can result in frustration. You need to set your own
boundaries," says Shweta Tangri, vice-president of human resources at
Pearson India.
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