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3 years ago This article is related to Work-From-Home (WFH) Burnout which is the same thing as virtual burnout. It gives some really good and easy tips to use in order to limit virtual burnout:
- One easy tip is to switch the mindset of work to non-work by simply dressing up during work hours. Doing this while working remotely can really help switch the mindset of relaxing at home vs. working at home. Personally, I have started to do this and it has helped me transition into a work mindset while working remotely. -employers who always feel the need to be alert of work stuff are higher at risk of burnout during remote work. -the 9-5 mentality of work is no longer realistic in remote work -- especially for the mental well-being of workers. Instead, it is important for workers to be more realistic on there work-home lifestyle and to continuously communicate that with other workers. -Making clear boundaries of work and home time. "Lots of research suggest that drawing lines between our professional and personal lives is crucial, especially for our mental health." -(I found this one suggestion really interesting) "While working from home, employees often feel compelled to project the appearance of productivity, but this can lead them to work on tasks that are more immediate instead of more important – a tendency that research suggests is counterproductive in the long run, even if it benefits productivity in the short run. Employees, particularly those facing increased workloads as they juggle family and work tasks, should pay attention to prioritizing important work.” Instead of projecting an idea of productivity, it could be more helpful to prioritize more important tasks rather than accomplishing easier tasks for workers.
This article includes a video which was helpful in introducing the idea of remote Burnout. I like how they highlight short-term burnout could bring momentum and productivity, but the long-term effects are devastating towards the company. This involves a decrease in productivity, lack of routine, etc. in the long-run.
I found this results that they highlighted very surprising:
These results indicate that there is a need to work smart, instead of working hard. This quote gives a good explanation on the downfalls of fighting burnout with working harder: "In this particular instance, fighting fire with fire makes more fire. We all have to help each other, but nobody can be any source of help or comfort to others while buckling under burnout. That renders you rather useless, which, ironically, is exactly what you were trying to disprove by burning the candle at both ends. .. ‘Tame the flame. Breath deep, go for walks, and keep to a realistic work schedule. Remember to check in on your co-workers and see how they’re coping."