Recognize and Overcome Work Fatigue
Posted: January 08, 2019
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A large number of today's workforce leave their job at the end of the day feeling drained and exhausted - both mentally and physically. If you're getting enough sleep and taking other steps to take care of yourself but still leave work tired, you may be suffering from work fatigue. It's becoming a more common issue as we stuggle to meet a healthy work/life balance. The good news, there are solutions and you can make adjustments to overcome work fatigue.
Brian Wallace, contributor to Dumb Little Man, helps us identify and overcome work fatigue.
Wondering why your job makes you feel so tired at the end of the day? It could be a sign of work fatigue. Even when we are sure to get enough sleep at night, eat nutritiously, and practice self-care, feelings of stress can become a slippery slope.
What Is Work/Life Balance?
Our work/life balance is exactly that — a balance.
Juggling these two areas can be a real challenge and when we begin to feel overwhelmed, work fatigue may set in. Including more areas than just physical tiredness, fatigue is a matter of mental and physical exhaustion. Individuals working the night shift, those with early morning start times, service employees, and healthcare providers are at particular risk for work fatigue.
Though tiredness on its own is usually resolved after a night or two of quality and undisturbed rest, the relationship between chronic lack of sleep and work fatigue is hard to ignore. Addressing the effects of work fatigue should touch on every area of our life, not just our desk jobs.
Read the entire article,
Overcoming Work Fatigue: What You Need to Know, on
Dumb Little Man.