Here, burnout expert and new mom Erayna Sargent shares her top three workplace burnout tips for new parents.
My job is demanding and life is stressful, so I am already trying to avoid burnout.
Do you have any tips for how I can temper these worries and feel better prepared?
I talk a lot about burnout, and I know the topic and research surrounding it quite well.
In January, I gave birth to my first child.
Needless to say, this year has shifted my priorities as Ive taken on the new title of parent.
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While true for everyone, as a new parent, you will undoubtedly have less of that bandwidth.
Your bandwidth will be limited, so focus on the things that matter most.
Every moment spent working on an unimportant task is time away from your little one.
I useBurnout Bingoto help me track how I am feeling and recognize when symptoms are trending.
Take the help when it is offered, and ask for it when you need it.
Plans are merely suggestions, and timelines are constantly shifting.
Give yourself a buffer where you might and avoid unneeded extra stress.
When it gets hard to create boundaries, just say no.
Or, keep in mind that children learn from what they see.
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Good luck to you on this new journey!
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