{"id":3371,"date":"2013-10-24T09:00:51","date_gmt":"2013-10-24T09:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spontaneousdevelopment.com\/sdnuggets\/?p=3371"},"modified":"2013-10-24T14:27:15","modified_gmt":"2013-10-24T14:27:15","slug":"is-your-job-straining-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tayosolagbade.com\/sdnuggets\/is-your-job-straining-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Job Straining You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Quick Tip:<\/strong> This article ends with a download link to the MS Excel template for my 10 \u00a0item Employee Morale Guage Quiz<\/strong>, which you can customize for your use.<\/p>\n

People who don\u2019t love their jobs are likely to feel this way (i.e strained) more often. But I\u2019ve also met others who love their jobs, but are being worn out by the work load.<\/p>\n

If You\u2019re Not Sure, Here Are a Few Symptoms That Could Suggest You Have This Problem<\/strong><\/h3>\n

[NB:<\/em><\/strong> By the way, if you\u2019ve been reading my blog a while, you likely already know it\u2019s in your best interest to do work that you love \u2013 be it as an employee, or as entrepreneur. Life\u2019s simply too short to live any other way.]<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

1. You\u2019re Unable to Finish Tasks \u2013 They Keep Coming!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Do you feel that way? Like just as you breathe a sigh of relief that you\u2019ve cleared outstanding tasks, new ones seem to arrive?<\/p>\n

Maybe the requests come from your boss, your partner etc.<\/p>\n

If that\u2019s happening to you, then you\u2019ll feel the strain\u2026and the drain\u2026mentally, as well as physically. <\/em><\/p>\n

2. You Feel a Need to Escape <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Even when you\u2019re officially on break, do some people find something to bring your attention to?<\/p>\n

If your phone\u2019s not ringing, an email with an urgent headline beckons to you. And of course your office door. It never seems to stay shut!<\/p>\n

Just when one person leaves and you try to get back to that paper\/memo\/brief you\u2019re trying to finish, another person breezes in.<\/p>\n

Even during your break time\u2026it\u2019s the same thing \ud83d\ude42 <\/em><\/p>\n

Your loving wife thoughtfully packs your meals for you to eat in the office. But you\u2019ve found it a smarter move to go away \u2013 far from the office \u2013 to do that.<\/p>\n

But you eventually return. And as you approach the office, that \u2013 now familiar \u2013 feeling of dread washes over you. \u201cArgh\u2026here we go again!<\/em><\/strong>\u201d you say to yourself.<\/p>\n

Again\u2026if that\u2019s happening to you, then you\u2019ll feel the strain\u2026and the drain\u2026mentally, as well as physically. <\/em><\/p>\n

3. Sometimes You\u2019re Unable to Find Leisure Hours \u2013 Even on Weekends<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Leisure is so important to the well being of every human being.<\/em><\/p>\n

Yet, when you\u2019re free to do what you want with your time (i.e. after close of work hours) not much seems to change!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s either you find yourself staying back late into the night, or taking work home. Some people do this right through the weekend!<\/p>\n

4. You Need to Take \u201cSomething\u201d to Keep You Going<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When 1 to 3 happen to you often, you\u2019re bound to get to the limit of your natural ability to cope.<\/em><\/p>\n

Some people start taking a\u201d little something\u201d to keep mind (and head) clear enough to continue.<\/p>\n

Thick, black coffee, plus a few nice vitamin pills, and some others...<\/p>\n

Just a little help to enable them cope with the pressure.<\/em><\/p>\n

Not everyone gets that close to the edge...but some do. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

The worst part is that most people rarely see themselves going through these phases. Indeed many talk about it, but rarely stop to wonder if they can have it better.<\/em><\/p>\n

My argument is that YOU CAN have it better.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to strain and drain yourself so much to earn a living.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to go to work and emerge looking \u201cworn out\u201d 90% of the time\u2026shaking your head, complaining about how hard\u00a0 it is to keep up at work.<\/p>\n

If it\u2019s that bad, something is likely NOT RIGHT!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

What You Can Do<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This kind of situation can make you dread coming to work \u2013 even if it\u2019s a job you love.<\/p>\n

And it\u2019s suggestive of ONE major problem: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

A poor organisation of the way work is done in your establishment. It\u2019s either too few people are being asked to do too much work. Or certain trivial tasks are being put on the plate of people who already have plenty assigned to them\u2026like you.<\/p>\n

Either way, YOU need to speak up \u2013 to your boss, your partner or whoever else is in charge. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Demand a review of the way the workload is currently assigned. Also suggest a careful analysis of the need for tasks you identify can be passed to lower ranked or less busy persons.<\/p>\n

Take action to free yourself up from excess tasks that ultimately limit your productivity, while killing your job enjoyment.<\/p>\n

Fail to do this, and you could end up with a serious health issue \u2013 which, ironically, could even lead to a job loss!<\/em><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s Why You Should Take My Advice<\/h3>\n

I\u2019ve been a multipreneur for over 2 decades.<\/p>\n

In 24 hours, I get more work done that most people do in 1 week. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

For instance, I\u2019ve been writing at least ONE new article (500 to 2000 words average) every day<\/a> - sometimes Sundays too - on this blog since 1st October 2013.<\/p>\n

Many times I write them ahead - and simply schedule them to auto-publish on a future date.<\/em><\/p>\n

Apart from that, I write for clients, and also develop custom spreadsheet software<\/a> for clients in different industries.<\/p>\n

I also provide support services - training users and\/or client staff. This sometimes requires visiting client premises to conduct training.<\/p>\n

And I do lots more - in my spare time e.g. writing information products<\/a>; creating language guides<\/a>, travel guides<\/a>, giving talks<\/a>, even researching and developing my own natural range of drinks, using Pineapple peels<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Yet I have NEVER needed to take ANY \u201clittle something\u201d to keep going.<\/h3>\n

Not coffee. Not vitamins. No pills of any sort. <\/strong><\/p>\n

All I do is some smart physical exercising on a VERY regular basis. I also eat VERY well, and drink lots of water. <\/em><\/p>\n

Plus (and this is important), I listen attentively to my body.<\/p>\n

When it says \u201cYou NEED to rest\u201d, I listen to it!!<\/em><\/p>\n

Regarding my work, I apply ruthless focus in deciding tasks to give my serious attention. Everything else is weeded out, without sentiment.<\/p>\n

I was like that as a high performing employee, and I\u2019ve been that way for over 10 years now, as a multiprenerial business owner. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

That\u2019s why when you come across me \u2013 you\u2019re very unlikely to see me looking drained, or worn out. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

And you certainly will NOT find me complaining about work overload!<\/p>\n

Read my bio below (and my resume here), to get a feel for the range of activities I\u2019ve been \u2013 and am currently \u2013 engaged in, for some proof that back up my claims.<\/p>\n

Follow my advice, and you WILL still be productive without wearing yourself.<\/h3>\n

AND\u2026you will still reap daily enjoyment from doing your work. Like I do!<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED ARTICLE:<\/p>\n

Are Your Employees Happy & Satisfied With Their Jobs?(A Ten Item Quiz That Can Help You Find Out)<\/a><\/h2>\n

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