Career burnout is something many women deal with at some point in their professional lives, and it can take a big toll on your physical, mental, and emotional health. When you’re unable to find balance between your personal and professional lives, that factors in as well.
Whether you’ve recently suffered a career setback, need a change of scenery at work, or are unhappy with your living situation, Forbes notes that there are many things that can lead to feelings of burnout and stress. Learning how to incorporate lifestyle changes that will help you feel better and potentially move forward will help greatly, but where do you start?
One of the best ways to begin making positive changes and optimize your health is getting things in order. When you’re disorganized or have clutter around you, it can affect your mental health, so start by cleaning and decluttering your home and office. Think about the best ways to get on track with your goals; if you’ve recently suffered a setback of some kind, how can you pull yourself out of it and move forward?
Life and wellness coach Charlene Day invites you to keep reading for some great tips on how women (and men!) can avoid career burnout and find success.
Organize
Getting organized means more than filing away paperwork and cleaning up; KeepInspiring.me points out that it’s also about making sure your life has order. While clutter is a big detriment to mental health, you’ll also need to think about getting your finances organized, planning ahead for your future needs (including preparing for retirement or your children’s college education), and setting a realistic budget that will help you stay on track. Go through your important paperwork, and think about computerizing your finances to make things easier when you need to balance the checkbook or receipts. Getting organized in every aspect of your life will help you feel more accomplished and will allow you to move forward.
Of course, if you discover that collecting clutter is a never-ending problem, you may have essentially outgrown your current space. If you live in an apartment, consider upgrading to a bigger rental; online apartment listings let you search based on the number of rooms the place has, so start doing some research and comparing prices in case you need to move.
Clean up
Along with organizing your world, it’s important to get your home clean and to make sure it’s a comfortable place you can relax in and banish stress. When you’re a busy professional, it’s hard to maintain cleanliness around the house, so don’t be hesitant to ask for help from a pro. When you have a cleaning service come in and take care of tasks that you don’t have time to do, you’ll be better able to focus on what’s most important to you.
Start your own business
If you’re feeling unsatisfied with the way your career is going, consider starting your own business. While that may seem like a big leap, it’s easier than ever nowadays to become an entrepreneur because there are so many resources and platforms online to choose from. If you have a specific skill or talent and the time to put into it, you can create a business that you can run from your own home. Think about which direction you want to go in, and look for online resources that will help you make the right marketing moves.
Funding is essential when you’re starting up. Fortunately, a number of small business grants are available to Canadian entrepreneurs. Before applying for grants, you’ll need to take steps like building a business plan and doing some research within your industry. Then look into grants including the Business Retrofit Program, the Canada Job Grant Program, and the Industrial Research and Assistance Program.
Find support
It’s important to have support in all aspects of your life. Having friends and family around you when you’re going through difficult or stressful moments can make all the difference, but if you don’t have people in your life who will support your decisions, you can always look for that help through in-person support groups or groups online. Social media platforms like Facebook offer many groups that anyone can join, from individuals who are living with an illness to single parents who are juggling one too many responsibilities.
Avoiding career burnout doesn’t have to be a stressful endeavor. Look for ways you can boost your mental and physical health so that you can stay on top of whatever comes your way, and find support that will help you reach your goals. With a little time and effort, you’ll be able to make your life exactly what you want it to be.
Life and wellness coach Charlene Day helps busy women create clarity and confidence to reach their health and fitness goals. Get in touch with Charlene today and book a free consultation!
Jason Lewis
Guest blogger
