2023 ends and brings with it a greater burden of anxiety. That is why it is necessary to help employees reduce pressure. How to achieve balance between all aspects of life?
He arrives 2024. During these days, Argentines face the work peakshe closure of school activities and preparations for parties. In short, the month of December it goes uphill and the burnout takes center stage. What is it, how to detect it and what are the strategies to manage the work stress characteristic of end of the year in the best way?
The countless meetings and commitmentsthe pressure to reach the projected objectivesthe balance sheets professional and personal that overwhelm us, and the context of economic uncertainty They further aggravate the situation of each Argentine. Faced with this panorama, Randstad provided recommendations to combat the work stress days after saying goodbye 2023.
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Regarding this problem so characteristic of our times, Andrea Ávila, CEO of Randstad for Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, stated: “With an eye on the well-being of their teams, organizations are increasingly attentive to health indicators, the internal climate and the workload that occurs at this time of year, seeking to help workers so that they can reduce work stress and achieve a healthy balance between professional and work life”.
And he added that, “At this point, the role of leaders and middle managers is essential to be able to detect any sign of exhaustion within their teams and act in time, facing an issue that must be treated by health professionals.”.
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What is burnout syndrome and its symptoms?
The World Health Organization (WHO) formally defines the syndrome burnout as a general state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustionresult of situations of chronic stress in the Laboral scene.
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Symptoms
These are the five most important factors identified by the company’s talent management experts in order to detect if we are facing a case of burnout:
- Chronic fatigue, sleep problems and health conditions. A clear indicator of suffering from burnout is the constant feeling of tiredness, even after a good rest, and in the most severe cases, the appearance of insomnia and difficulties falling asleep. The person who suffers from chronic stress can also have their health affected in different ways. Changes in appetite may occur, leading to significant weight loss or gain. Likewise, you may suffer from recurring headaches or stomach pains, gastritis, heartburn, among other conditions associated with emotional discomfort.
- Lack of concentration and decreased performance. Extreme fatigue can also lead people to have difficulty making decisions in the workplace. A correct and effective decision requires clarity of thought and a high level of concentration, skills that are seriously affected under the effects of burnout. All of this leads to a drop in productivity as daily work responsibilities feel like a great burden.
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- Disinterest and lack of motivation. Another key sign of burnout is a lack of interest and motivation to perform work tasks that you previously found rewarding. The person has no energy and becomes anxious thinking about all the obligations and commitments that he must fulfill, loses enthusiasm and may even feel rejection by his job and his employer.
- Frustration, irritability and negativity. Chronic stress brings out the worst in everyone, it makes us irritable, negative, moody and takes away our clarity, giving rise to exaggerated emotional responses to everyday situations. Any work problem becomes personal, a constructive comment is assumed as negative criticism, undermining the proper functioning of the teams and constantly leading to situations that strain ties.
- Bonding problems and isolation. Burnout also influences the way we relate to bosses and colleagues, making those who suffer from it tend to isolate themselves and become uncooperative people. This negatively influences, on the one hand, the productivity of the teams, and on the other, increasing the symptoms in the person who suffers from it by not being honest and asking for help, a fact that increases the feeling of loneliness and misunderstanding.
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How to prevent typical work stress at the end of the year?
- Learn to delegate tasks. One of the big reasons why we reach a state of burnout is because we take on more responsibilities than we are capable of handling. It is necessary to learn to delegate tasks and record when we will not be able to fulfill everything that is asked of us. We must lose the fear of exposing a situation like this, since it is our health that is at stake.
- Set reasonable goals. A big topic, especially at the end of the year, is professional and personal goals. Perhaps many have been achieved and even surpassed, although we may still have some left along the way. Faced with this reality, it is advisable to view the objectives for the coming year in a pragmatic way, with achievable objectives that also take into account the personal aspect, since professional development and personal fulfillment necessarily go hand in hand.
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- Establish boundaries between work and personal life. Much of the stress at the end of the year arises from the difficulty of maintaining a balanced life since work days become endless, commitments multiply and come into tension with our personal and family activities, which also intensify at this time. For this, it is best to set limits, learn to say no to avoid overload of responsibilities and commitments.
- Enjoyment and self-care. When you are going through a highly demanding situation, it is essential to focus on respecting your personal time. It is very important to reserve a time of day for enjoyment and disconnection, to carry out activities that we like and gratify outside of work. It is also essential to take care of our energy sources by eating a healthy diet and sleeping at least 7 or 8 hours a day.
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- Incorporate techniques for stress management. Any activity that helps us regulate the stress levels accumulated throughout the day is welcome. There are those who prefer to do impact sports to channel accumulated tension, others choose more relaxing activities such as yoga or meditation, and there are those who disconnect from their worries through some artistic activity. The options are endless and all are equally valid for relaxing and returning to our center.
- Assume and communicate the situation. Faced with the slightest symptom or sign that may indicate that we are facing burnout or a state of extreme exhaustion, the first step to begin to manage the situation is to assume the condition and communicate it to both bosses and colleagues so that they can understand the state of anguish. that we are going through and can accompany us and support us during the recovery period.
Source: Ambito
I am an author and journalist who has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. I currently work as a news editor at a major news website, and my focus is on covering the latest trends in entertainment. I also write occasional pieces for other outlets, and have authored two books about the entertainment industry.
