5 Easy Ways to Preserve Your Sanity on Hectic Workdays

It's no secret that workdays can be hectic. Between meeting deadlines, requests from your boss, or even trying to stay on top of your emails. So how on earth do you keep your sanity when you're working long, insane hours? It can be difficult to maintain your well-being when you're always on the go. They say, these days, everyone is busy, but for some, being busy is an understatement. It seems like the days are getting longer and the work is piling up, but you can't seem to say no. You're stretched thin and feeling burnt out.

So, how do you ensure that you're taking care of yourself during these tough times? Here are a few tips to help:

Establish boundaries: It's important to set boundaries with your colleagues and bosses. Let them know when you're available and when you're not. If they know you have a life outside of work, they'll be less likely to bombard you with emails and calls during off-hours.

Create a work-life balance: This one is a bit more difficult, but it's definitely attainable. Think about your job as just one aspect of your life. Yes, it's important, but it's not everything. Make time for the other aspects of your life, whether that's spending time with family and friends, working out, reading, or volunteering.

Talk about your stress: This one can be tough, but it's very beneficial. Talk to your partner, friends, or family about the stressors in your life. It is beneficial in a way for you to vent and not bottle up your emotions.  It can also help them understand what you're dealing with day-to-day so they'd know where you're coming from. But keep in mind, to just vent and don't let it affect your relationship with them. Remember to compartmentalise. Long workdays are already challenging enough—but when you can't stop thinking about your impending to-do list as soon as you get home and are attempting to unwind for the night, it'll be increasingly tough to relax. And that's not going to improve your productivity or mental health in any way.

Master the art of saying "NO": This is another tough one, especially if you're someone who doesn't like to let people down. But learning how to say "no" is key to preserving your wellbeing at work. You don't have to do everything and be everything to everyone. It's perfectly okay to set boundaries for yourself and stick to them.

In the end, working long hours is never a good idea. It's not just bad for staff; it's also damaging to businesses.

Indeed, there will be occasions when you find yourself at a loss for what to do. There's no avoiding it: something has to get done.

Even though these events are short-lived and unusual, you must not allow your health and morale to take a backseat.

Keep in mind that productivity is key. And it doesn’t happen by chance. How? Let’s talk.

After all, doing the same thing repeatedly, expecting a different result is extremely insane. You don't want to go insane when you're working overtime, yeah? Making a few minor adjustments will help you stay motivated, engaged, and sane.

At the end of the day, despite our best efforts, work can sometimes be overwhelming. We hope these five tips will help you preserve your sanity on hectic workdays. If you would like more personalised advice or need help implementing any of these ideas, please book a call with us. We would be happy to chat with you about how we can help make your workday less stressful and more productive.