Work burnout is an increasingly common problem, affecting workers’ physical and mental health as well as company productivity.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 30% of the global population suffers from anxiety and depression, mainly driven by stress and high competitiveness at work.
This is why self-care becomes a powerful tool to prevent burnout and work-related stress, two factors that can severely damage physical, mental, and emotional health.
Among the main causes of work fatigue are:
- Constant pressure to meet institutional goals and objectives.
- Work overload and increased responsibilities.
- Lack of support from supervisors and from coworkers themselves.
- Poor time management and the inability to balance personal and professional life.
- Disagreements or mistreatment among coworkers and team members.
Talking about self-care refers to taking care of oneself by choosing lifestyles, habits, behaviors, and actions that preserve and maintain personal well-being, such as a balanced diet, physical exercise, breathing and meditation techniques, time management, and adequate rest, all of which help maintain a healthy balance between personal and professional life.
Some experts on the subject point out that self-care is not only about what is done, but also how it is done, with the goal of preparing oneself for success and becoming the best physical, mental, and emotional version of oneself.
It is necessary to be aware of our health to commit to making changes and adjustments that help us adopt habits that have a positive impact on different areas of our lives.
It has been proven that dedicating time and resources to self-care not only benefits us as individuals but also our work environment, as it contributes to productivity, performance, and satisfaction across the entire work team.
Below are some recommendations to practice self-care:
- Learn to recognize, manage, and understand your emotions.
- Set boundaries.
- Maintain a healthy diet.
- Exercise regularly.
- Reduce sugar and caffeine intake.
- Incorporate relaxation and breathing techniques as a daily habit.
- Get adequate rest.
- Practice gratitude.
Fuentes:
mayoclinic, cigna, neurowave, unamglobal, helpguide
