How to Deal With Burnout - 3.LEARN WHEN TO SAY NO TO WORK.

If you face an unrealistic workload or some other persistent problem in your workplace, discuss your situation with your employer.  Whenever possible, offer solutions that meet both your needs and those of your employer.  Reassure your employer  of your commitment to your work and explain what you are willing to do; but be clear and firm about what you are not able to do.

Use foresight and be realistic. If you want to work less, your employer may expect you to accept less compensation.  Anticipate risks such as the threat of job loss, and be prepared to respond. Remember that your prospects for finding a different job are better while you are still employed.

Even when you reach a mutually agreeable work management with your employer, you can expect to be pressured again to take on more work. What can help you  to remain firm?  Keeping to the commitments that you have made.  Doing so might give you leverage to ask your employer to do the same in return, including keeping your workload within the agreed limits.  

Next time: How to Deal With Burnout - 4. RENEW YOURSELF.

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