The expert talked about ways to deal with burnout at work

Professional burnout is a common phenomenon in the modern world. Anastasia Alekseeva, HR Director of the communication agency DIDENOK TEAM, told Izvestia on March 26 how to cope with this condition.

"If the cause of burnout is regular overwork and delays in the office, working in the background on the way to work and home, then the first thing to think about is the need to set boundaries with management and clients. Of course, there are urgent unplanned tasks and situations that arise from the specifics of the profession, but they should not become a system," she said.

In addition, Alekseeva noted, in order to cope with burnout against the background of overload, a long rest or a temporary transition to a more flexible work schedule is necessary. The recovery process is facilitated by walking, visiting museums and exhibitions, traveling and reading. In addition, sports, massage and any procedures aimed at switching from emotional activity to physical activity are useful.

A toxic team, untimely feedback, routine tasks, lack of rewards, and low-market pay can also lead to burnout.

Alekseeva advised to boldly discuss issues of concern with the head and HR manager.

"Together, you will be able to build a vector of your vertical or horizontal growth within companies, establish a process of mutual feedback or review the system of individual material and non—material motivation," the expert summed up.

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On March 21, Candidate of Psychological Sciences, business coach Alena Savyuk told Izvestia about ways to cope with stress at work. According to her, switching attention helps, for which there are various techniques, breathing practices, and sports. She also recommended unloading yourself through communication and hobbies and choosing an activity that will inspire.