Work-related stress isn’t new but it’s now pervasive enough that the World Health Organization classified “burnout” as a legitimate syndrome in 2019. In a survey released by consulting and staffing company Accountemps last August, 96 percent of all senior managers in Canada believe their team members experience some burnout. Feeling the stress and pressure at your office? Here are five quick ways you can help end this occupational phenomenon.

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FOCUS ON SINGLE-TASKING.

Think of “multitasking” as a buzzword you don’t need to practise every time you’re at work. Single-tasking — or the process of focusing on one thing at a time — makes folks feel much less distracted and allows us to better deal with the task at hand.

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VOLUNTEER.

Few things make us feel as good as helping others. You’ll gain perspective on your situation when you’re sorting cans at the food bank or helping to build a house for a family in need. 

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USE TEXT OR WORKFLOW APPS FOR URGENT ISSUES.

If you can encourage management to quit using email for time-sensitive or critical information, you can resist the impulse to refresh your email at all hours of the day and night. Think of the stress you’ll avoid when you’re not checking your work email when you’re off the clock.

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SAY “NO.”

Listen up, people pleasers. You know how the saying goes: “Don’t bite off more than you can chew.” Turning down a project or request from a colleague if you’re already at your maximum is absolutely reasonable.

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BE KIND TO YOURSELF.

Slow down and give yourself a break. Think about how you can improve your everyday routines to benefit your physical and emotional state.

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