
“It’s really important for people to take ownership of their mental health rather than blame other things like technology and social media. Burnout is a result of you living your life and often relating to work in a typically unhealthy way.”2. Take time out — Anything, from taking an hour for lunch to an extended holiday is beneficial. The key is to do it when you need it, not simply when the ‘time is right’. Reconnecting with the world outside of work is great for taking a step back and gaining some perspective. Like the RNLI advice given to those who’ve fallen into cold water: ‘Fight your instincts, not the water, in order to survive.’ — if you ‘just keep swimming’, eventually you’ll tire and ‘drown’ under the pressure. 3. Find ways to manage your stress — One of the most common stressors at work is time or the lack thereof. Getting on top of your workload and calendar, may seem counter-intuitive when you’re up against it, but organising your days and allocating time to particular tasks and activities will give you back some control, and is likely to free up space for other, non-work related activities. 4. Share the load — We’re sorry to break it to you this way, but you’re not Superman / Wonder Woman and you can’t simply do everything, all at once, all of the time. Your team are there for a reason and growing a business is a collaborative effort. Delegate what you can so you don’t feel like you’re shouldering the burden alone.

‘Breakdown can actually be a breakthrough.’
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