Managing stress & burnout as a Manager

Let's face it, being a manager comes with its rewards, but it also brings immense responsibility and challenges that can lead to stress and burnout. As leaders, it's crucial to prioritize our well-being while steering our teams to success. Here are some valuable tips to tackle stress head-on:

🔹 Set boundaries: Learn to say no when necessary. This is really difficult for some leaders, especially new managers who feel like they need to be 'everything to everybody'.

🔹 Learn how to delegate effectively: If you find that delegated tasks often land back on your desk - you might want to look at the way you delegate...

🔹 Empower your team. Don't answer all their questions or fix all their problem. Encourage them to think and problem solve for themselves. When they bring you a challenge, ask how they think it should be solved. Often they know the answer and just need reassurance from you.

🔹 Prioritize Self-Care: Take regular breaks, engage in activities you love, and ensure you get sufficient rest. Not much more to say about that one except - just do it! (and no excuses like 'there is too much work to do!')

🔹 Develop a Support System: Build a network of peers or mentors for guidance and empathy. Or find a great coach. (pick me, pick me!!😀 )

🔹 Practice Mindfulness: Incorporate mindfulness techniques into your routine to stay present and focused. Whilst I am very results focused, I am VERY holistic in my aaproach to success. A healthy mind, body and soul = success!

🔹 Promote Work-Life Balance: Encourage your team to find a healthy balance between work and personal life. They will do what you do, not what you say.

🔹 Communicate Openly: Be transparent with your team about your challenges and seek their input. Be prepared to be vulnerable. Your team will have more respect for you, not less.

🔹 Celebrate Successes: Recognize and celebrate achievements, both big and small, yours and the teams. Nothing like a hit of serotonin to help you feel better!

Remember, by taking care of yourself, you can lead with greater clarity and compassion. 🌈

What are your go-to strategies for managing stress and burnout as a manager?