TeamstersCare 25 TeamstersCare 25 Stand Strong ABOUT US FAQS CONTACT US TRANSLATE Find TeamstersCare Offices by Location TeamstersCare News & Updates HOME BENEFITS OVERVIEW BENEFIT PROVIDERS FORMS & DOCUMENTS LINKS & RESOURCES Work-Life Integration November 15, 2021 Posted In: Important Notices Finding balance and preventing burnout COVID-19 has had a major impact on the emotional well-being of the workforce. A common term used to describe this impact is “burnout.” Burnout is a reaction to stress from work. Exhaustion, negativity towards your work, and feeling a lack of accomplishment are 3 common traits of burnout. Burnout can lead to clinical depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. You can prevent or lessen burnout by setting work-life boundaries and/ or trying work-life integration. Work-life boundaries include setting firm limits on your space and time spent at work. This may be challenging for remote workers who lack a physical separation between work and home. You can set small boundaries to make a difference. It is helpful to change from pajamas into work clothes each day, even if you work at home. You can also set up a dedicated workspace to help focus on work. Having a specific work area may help you detach from work and transition to home life once you leave it. You can also switch out of work mode by changing your outfit, taking a drive or walk, or doing an activity with your family. Work-life integration focuses on taking small breaks throughout the day to attend to your personal life. It is sometimes hard to find a balance between work needs and personal needs in this way. For many people, working at home can feel like you’re always on the job. An important step in achieving good work-life integration is maintaining a routine. You can use boundaries you have developed to help create a routine to get through your daily tasks. Everyone has their own balance between work-life boundaries and work-life integration. It’s a matter of finding one that works best for you. Creating work-life balance is a continuous process as your family, interests, and work life change. It’s important to take time to assess your mental health and pivot your priorities from time to time. If you think you are struggling with burnout, talk with a medical provider about your symptoms. Download this Month’s Newsletter and Time Management Worksheet Back NEWS & UPDATES TOPICS Important Notices Benefit Updates T-Care Events Did You Know ? Did you know that a Davis Vision provider can provide you with an eye exam and glasses at no cost to you? Have a Question? Fill out our form and get an answer! You’ll receive a quick response from a TeamstersCare representative. Sign Up & Stay Informed Keep up with what’s going on at TeamstersCare. By joining our mailing list, you’ll receive important benefits information directly in your inbox. Teamsters Union 25 Health Services & Insurance Plan Schrafft's City Center 529 Main Street, Suite 209 Charlestown, MA 02129 Local: (617) 241-9220 Inside MA: 1 (800) 442-9939 Outside MA: 1 (800) 225-6135 Contact Us © 2014 Teamsters Union 25 Health Services & Insurance Plan - All rights reserved. site by cdeVision Teamster 25 Boston, MA