5. Take a Break.  Throughout the day, take a few minutes to clear your mind, especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed.  Don’t forget to take your lunch break.  Make sure you actually use it to do something for yourself, not to do more work.  Take a walk, exercise, do some type of activity that removes you…   Click to read the full article

4. Say NO.  Learn to say NO or not right now to items that are not a necessary part of your job.  If saying no isn’t an option, be sure to let the person know who assigned you the task how long it will take to complete and when you will be able to fit…   Click to read the full article

3. Simplify.  Instead of packing your day full of tasks and activities, determine what needs to be done, what can wait, and what can be eliminated all together.  Update your task list every day.  For things you must complete, determine how long each will take and assign a time.  It will be less overwhelming if…   Click to read the full article

2.  Unplug!  If you carry a pager or cell phone for work, turn it off once you leave the office.   Most employers do not expect you to be available 24/7 unless it’s in your job description.  Set boundaries and stick to them.  You need and deserve the down time.  This includes e-mail.   Avoid checking work-related…   Click to read the full article

I’m sure most of us have experienced some form of burnout over the years.  In the public service field, burnout is especially high as organizations try to do more with less.  Many staff are juggling multiple job responsibilities…often responsibilities of more than one job! The next 6 posts are strategies that will help reignite your…   Click to read the full article