If Beyonce says it’s time to “quit your job,” it’s official. Large-scale retirement is in full swing.
People all over the world are considering quitting their jobs due to the pandemic. At least I’m trying to find a balance between work and life.
Nearly a fifth of UK workers will leave their current job in the next 12 months, in part because they want to be more satisfied with their jobs, according to a new study from accounting firm PWC.
And, according to a new survey today, employee discussions of burnout are up 48% on hiring site Glassdoor.
Is slow work the answer?
What is a slow job?
You may have heard of a late life, but what about a late job? The idea is to work slowly and do less.
Old age means being in the present. It encourages us to take some time to slow down our lives and adopt a more peaceful lifestyle.
This idea has been expanded to cover our working lives and includes the idea that we need to work smarter than hard.
On TikTok, Gen Z and Millennial creators use the hashtag #CorporateTok to criticize busy cultures and traditional work practices instead of slowing down their work.
Slow work advocates explain that we can do better with less work.
Balancing work and life
To get slow work done in our lives, we need to create a better balance between our work and our lives.
No point in making a fuss until you get tired. People say that “health equals wealth,” and if that’s true, true success comes from taking care of our bodies and minds.
So how can you get into the idea of slow work?
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It may sound counterproductive, but taking breaks and taking time to relax can improve your productivity and quality of work, improve your well-being, improve your health, and give you the energy to get things done.
When we get tired or tired, we slow down and can make mistakes. Therefore, you need to get enough rest to improve performance.
at your own pace
One of the main concepts of slow work is the idea that the load should be kept at a sustainable level. Clarify your top priorities so you can focus on the most important tasks first.
Say no to colleagues who ask you for extra work. If you don’t have the time or ability to take on additional tasks, being upfront and honest is a better way for everyone involved.
Slow work practices suggest that people should undertake fewer projects and spend more time on projects they are already in charge of.
Perimeter
John Lees, career strategist and author of Secrets of Resilient People, advises:
Put on another watch. Use a different phone or ringtone for family and friends.
Employers are responsible for creating a culture where colleagues respect each other’s boundaries.
John encourages people to “clear up with your colleagues the basics that you think are important enough to bother them at night or on weekends.”
“If you’re on vacation, ask a colleague to cover your phone or email,” he adds.
Sophie Marsden, director of LIT Communication, said that employees at her company “at the end of the day are left without Slack and increasing email notifications to prevent them from seeing emails and messages that arrive on time.”
“It helps you get away from work altogether and prevents work ideas from invading our free time,” he said.
take a break at work
“We always have a full lunch break,” says Sophie. “I used to do a lot of work in places where it was normal to have lunch and work, but I think a decent break is very important.
I tend to go to the gym for lunch or spend some time preparing a nice lunch to perk me up for the day.
Self esteem
Pearl Lemon’s public relations director and self-proclaimed “recovery die-hard,” Parca Sirier, says people need to remember that “there’s more to life than work.” She recommends setting aside one day a week to focus on herself.
“Take a break to do what you love so you can enjoy things other than work,” Pearl suggests. You can go to the spa, sit in the sauna, go to the gym, watch your favorite movie or take a nap.
“Giving up one day a week can save you from the worst effects of burnout.”
“Establish true self-esteem,” said Cassia Richter, a psychologist, yoga practitioner, and former executive. “Without it, you will always prioritize your work and ignore your own needs, because you deserve and feel worthy to satisfy basic needs like sleep, food and rest.
How to improve work-life balance
Jill Cotton, Career Trends Expert at Glassdoor, offers other tips for employees.
- Actively manage your time. Find the best work-life balance for you. Manage your to-do list, reassign or delete unwanted tasks, and prioritize important tasks. And always leave your work at work, even when your office is at home.
- Ask for help: Lack of support is one of the main causes of burnout. But the manager can’t help you without knowing you need it. If your workload is too heavy or you don’t know what you’re looking for, speak up.
- party: Disconnect and find a way to get involved in everything you do. Spending time with family and friends, yoga, meditation, mindfulness techniques, and creative hobbies can all help you relax.
- Rediscover your passion: If you’re emotionally detached from your job, take a moment to consider what you’ve changed from what you once loved. Before taking the next action, think about whether it is a conflict of values, corporate culture, or the role itself.
Lily Siddiqi, an employee wellness expert at Juno, advises employees when starting a new job to make sure the company has a flexible work policy and culture that suits their needs and needs.
“Presenteeism is (correctly) obsolete,” explains Lily. “So be careful not to settle for employers who believe ‘good work’ can only be done under their supervision.”
Before you start working for a company, ask how they measure your performance. Avoid those that monitor the time spent in the office or online rather than the quality of the output.
Lily suggests that potential employees should also “open a dialogue with their employer.”
He states: “If we don’t look at what is the priority of balancing work and life, the quality of life deteriorates rapidly and there is a risk of burnout.
“So talk to your manager or your HR team early on about what balance means to you.”
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Source: Metro
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