One of the interesting, but not surprising findings to come out of this current global pandemic is how much people have appreciated being able to have breaks in their work day to just take a break, unwind, and maybe spend some time with their family. In fact, a big reason why we’re seeing an unrelenting demand from employees everywhere to have a hybrid work environment is because we’ve all seen how creating flexibility in the way we work benefits us – both professionally and personally.
In this episode of my Leadership Espresso Shot series, I share 4 key benefits leaders gain by creating space in their workday not just for their mental well-being, but also to help improve the way they lead.
Now it’s understandable that so many organizations are struggling with how to create a hybrid work environment in their workplace, in large part because it reflects that internal struggle we’ve all been dealing with for years. Where on the one hand, we feel this need to keep pushing forward, to just get things done, and on the other, this need to just stop a take a moment so we can take stock of things and what we really should be working on, if not simply to catch our breath.
It’s my hope that in listening to this episode you’ll appreciate why creating space within your workday is key to ensuring you’re not just moving forward, but moving forward with a true sense of direction and purpose.
There is a lot to worry about right now, from virus variants to uneven economic indicators, not to mention the fact that huge swaths of the planet are literally on fire… It’s all too much, Tanveer.
To prevent burnout in a hybrid, flexible and current-pandemic work environment, we all should have space within the workday for self-care by taking these steps, and thanks for highlighting them, dear Tanveer. Definitely, work related stress and burnout have to decrease these days, for the benefit of all.
Just like the 5-minute break of the Pomodoro Technique, these pause spaces open the door for us to reset and bring your attention back to what you should be working on, and move forward more efficiently and with purpose.
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Thanks Danielle for the kind words and thoughtful remarks. I agree there is a lot going on in the world right now that’s very worrying, if not at times overwhelming. But I think this is where we benefit not only from giving ourselves this space in our day to just breathe and gather our thoughts, but to being open about how we’re all going through and feeling – and fearing – the same things. Having that sense of kinship is sadly sorely lacking these days. But perhaps this might be that first step to getting it back.
Thanks again, Danielle, for sharing your thoughts. Very nice to engage with you here!