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40 hours a week at work is 40 hours of life. 聽
Imagine if every hour at work contributed to an employee鈥檚 life rather than just took time away from them.
Imagine what could change if those 40 hours felt meaningful and fulfilling.
The past decade has been dedicated to raising awareness for mental health at work.
Now, it's time to address the demands of work that drive overwhelm, the pressures that lead to burnout & the disconnect that leaves employees feeling unsupported.
Now, it's time for action.
What they don't tell you, is that the more magnetic you become, the stronger your boundaries have to be. Not everything that calls for your attention is meant for you.
4 phrases to help you start staying 'no' when you need to
馃挰 I'm going to get back to you
馃挰 When do you need to know by?
馃挰 I'll need to check my calendar first
馃挰 I need to think about it and let you know
You can be a kind person and still:
鉃★笍 Say no
鉃★笍 Prioritise yourself
鉃★笍 Set boundaries
鉃★笍 Disagree with people
鉃★笍 Make mistakes
鉃★笍 Stand up for yourself
Public service announcement to every employer:
The budget you鈥檙e not putting in wellbeing is the money you鈥檙e losing in absences.
How people often measure success:
Job title
Salary
How success should be measured:
Purpose
Authenticity
Work/life balance
Happiness
Taking a long holidays doesn't cure burnout. They usually only bring temporary relief.
Truth is, 2 long weekends in a month are more restorative than a 2-week trip.
Regular breaks are the key to wellbeing.
TOP 4 workplace factors that lead to employee stress
1锔忊儯 Drowning in tasks they don't have enough time to do
2锔忊儯 Not provided the right resources they need to do the job properly
3锔忊儯 Never feeling appreciated in any way
4锔忊儯 Having absolutely no freedom or autonomy
Setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable when you've spent your life trying to people please.聽
Instead of focusing on other people's needs, shift your focus to your own and what makes you happy.聽
You'll find some comfort there.
Leaders can be tough at times, we can and should be strong but at the end of the day, human beings respond best to care and appreciation. It鈥檚 important to remember that in business, everything we achieve is ultimately done with and through other people.
The things that are easy to do are also easy not to do.聽
Making that call.聽Sending that text.聽Choosing the healthier snack. A moment of gratitude.聽60 seconds of deep breathing. Replying to that email.聽Saying "I love you."聽
The solution is to keep trying.
Anything you lose when you stand up for what you believe in and protect your boundaries was not meant to stay.
6 things you NEED to let go of
1锔忊儯 Worrying about what others think
2锔忊儯 Being hypercritical of yourself
3锔忊儯 Not relying on others to avoid being let down
4锔忊儯 Staying in your comfort zone
5锔忊儯 People pleasing
6锔忊儯 Replaying your past mistakes