How to Manage Work Stress Without Burning Out This Summer

While everyone else seems to be sipping mocktails poolside, you're still answering emails and juggling back-to-back Zoom calls. Sound familiar? If your summer feels more like a pressure cooker than a retreat, you're not alone. Let’s talk about managing work stress without heading toward burnout.

Warning Signs of Summer Burnout:

• Feeling tired even after a full night's sleep

• Short fuse or irritability with family or coworkers

• Resentment of work tasks or responsibilities

• Physical symptoms like tension headaches or GI issues

  
  

Mid-Summer Anti-Burnout Toolkit:

1. Reclaim the Calendar: Protect blocks for breaks. Seriously.

2. Use Your PTO (Yes, You!): A day off to reset can do wonders.

3. Practice the Power Pause: 5-10 minutes of deep breathing or light movement every 90 minutes.

4. Delegate and Delete: Everything doesn’t need your hands. Trim your to-do list with surgical precision.

5. Get Outside: Even 15 minutes of natural light can reduce cortisol and improve mood.

   
   

Downloadable Aid:

• Mini Burnout Prevention Workbook (link)

At The HealthSavvy Advocate, we believe managing stress is not a luxury—it's a necessity. If burnout is knocking, don't ignore the signs. Reach out for health coaching, or schedule your Health Advocacy consult today.