Recharge before burnout
This year has forced many of us to reframe what “work/life balance” means for our lives. Whether we’re living at home with a full house and young children, caretaking for an older family member, or sharing a small space with a roommate or two, we’ve adapted quickly and to the best of our abilities. We’re moving fast because we have no other choice. With our personal and professional environments in constant evolution, it’s easy to forget the importance of pause and reflection. How’s our energy? What habits have we formed that are serving us, and what practices have we developed that stunt us? What does balance look like in our new world today? When left unchecked, increasing demands can lead to prolonged stress, and prolonged stress can lead to burnout. Now more than ever, it’s important to champion employee recharge (and personal recharge!) before burnout takes over. What is burnout? The World Health Organization added burnout to its list of International Classification of Disease
