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5 ways to break the monotony at work
The weekend passed too quickly, right? Has the start of your workweek left you feeling sluggish or stressed out? Do you need more passion and motivation on Monday morning? If you’re nodding affirmatively, you are not just feeling the Monday blues but monotonous at work. It sounds like an everyday problem but it however is more than that or feeling tired. It has become so prevalent and embedded deeply in the workplace culture of today’s fast-paced hybrid world that many take it casually and laugh it off by saying it’s “just the way things are.” It’s a serious sign that something isn’t right at work. World Health Organisation states that job monotony is one of the most alarming causes of work-related stress among working people.
Monotony at work can reduce creativity, productivity, and motivation. And this isn’t the end of the workplace saga. It can also be fatal to mental health, causing stress and leading to burnout, scientists suggest. Korn Ferry also said it’s one of the primary reasons people seek new jobs. Hence, with an amplified focus on well-being, many are seeking innovative ways to decrease stress, burnout, and monotony at work. From incorporating a healthy work-life balance to trying to find meaning and purpose in work, read on these tips that will enable you to break free from monotonous days at work and help you stay engaged, motivated, and productive and stay on top of your game, whether working remotely or from office! i. Follow a positive work-life balance: ii. Develop new skills and take on new challenges
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To overcome work monotony is to create a positive work-life balance. This means finding ways to disconnect from work and focus on your personal life outside of the office. This could mean taking breaks throughout the day to walk or meditate or taking a vacation to recharge your batteries and by this one can reduce stress and improve your overall well-being.
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