Do you ever feel mentally and/or physically exhausted after a long day at work?
If so, you may be experiencing burnout.
It’s not always easy to pinpoint which activity or general feeling may be causing your burnout.
You may feel like your to-do list is unreasonable, or you may be pushing yourself past your limits.
But the good news is these feelings are preventable and don’t have to last forever.
By learning how to set boundaries, you can appropriately manage your needs and, in turn, prevent burnout.
Communication
Declining opportunities you don’t feel comfortable accepting is a form of boundary setting.
It all comes down to communicating your needs.
If your coworkers, friends or family don’t know how you feel, they may not know how to support you. When in doubt, honesty is the best policy.
Ask For Help When You Need It
If there is something you need help with, don’t be afraid to ask for it.
Not all tasks are meant to be done completely independently.
And not all tasks can easily be figured out solo.
Accepting that you don’t know everything can help you better respect your time and honour your boundaries.
It’s easy to assume that your peers may not be able to help your event. But they may pleasantly surprise you.
