Happier At Work®

117: How to avoid burnout by working smarter with Aoife O'Brien


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This week's solo episode focuses on workload and burnout to continue with Aoife's exploration of the widespread issue of unhappiness at work.

Did you know that up to 80% of people are currently tackling burnout!? These statistics are shocking but not surprising. This week, Aoife dives into the toll that stress and heavy workloads have on our bodies and shares valuable tips on how to avoid burnout by working smarter. The main points covered in this episode include:

- Listening to your body and being proactive to avoid burnout.

- Setting work boundaries remotely.

- Workvivo study: HR breakdown.

- Ways to master time management at work and avoid unnecessary meetings.

- Understanding the RACI model.

- How to manage a heavy workload.

- Learning when to say no at work.

- How to cope with stressful periods and consistent urgency at work.

- Taking care of yourself when under stress.

- The key to working smarter.


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Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you!


Resources:

https://www.workvivo.com/hr-breakdown/


Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien:

https://www.happieratwork.ie

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien

https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ

https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie

https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

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