Feeling burnt out or overwhelmed at work? A study from Limeade showed that 75% of employees have felt the effects of workplace burnout. Business leaders often feel pressure to not only deal with their burnout but also prevent it in their employees. That’s why Entrepreneur Funding Expert has put together the following tips and resources to help you prevent career burnout.

Address Mental Health

If you’re not getting the mental health care you need, you’ll likely feel overwhelming stress and anxiety. Virtual mental health services offer a convenient option to access licensed professionals with varying backgrounds. Plus, you save time and money since there’s the cost of a therapist but no overhead, driving, or waiting. 

Unplug When You’re Away

Do you answer work emails, calls, and texts when you’re not at the office? As a leader, you feel like you have to answer. But taking those calls makes you feel like you’re constantly working. Establish boundaries, so you can unplug from work when you’re not at the office. 

Use Your Vacation

Many Americans aren’t especially great at using their vacation. According to the Washington Post, a whopping 55% of Americans do not take advantage of all their available paid vacation time – meaning they’re not getting the rest and recuperation they’ve earned. But there are many benefits to taking a vacation, from improved mental health to increased creativity and productivity. Even a brief vacation can work wonders!

Control Your Life

Things outside your control can increase stress and burnout. Focus on things you can control to reduce those feelings. An example is scheduling self-care, free time, and family time to avoid feeling like work consumes your life. At work, restructure your schedule or duties if you’re the CEO. If not, talk with your boss about having more autonomy. 

Pursue Education

If you feel stuck in your career, earning an online degree gives you advancement opportunities. You might even consider pursuing a doctorate degree in order to establish yourself as an expert. Alternatively, you could earn a degree in a totally new field. Earning a degree online lets you continue working while earning your degree, and you can choose from degrees in many industries.

Explore Passions

Consider starting a business related to your passions, so you can earn money based on what you love. You’ll need to create a DBA (“doing business as“) name, so you can easily expand to new services or products under an alternative name. You can also market your business under a different name if your business domain is unavailable.  

Prevent Burnout

We all know that we need to push ourselves to excel, but we also need to allow ourselves enough time to rest and recuperate from the stress that’s roiling all around us. Remember, it isn’t just about having fun; recognizing and taking action against workplace burnout also helps you protect your career and mental health. 

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