Increase the Impact You Have at Work Without Adding More Hours
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If you're feeling burned out, it’s natural to assume that you need to lessen your workload. But research suggests that burnout isn’t always a function of too much work; it's often the result of too little impact. Fortunately, you can increase the impact you have without adding more hours.
First, invest in relationships that make you feel valued and psychologically safe, and avoid workplace politics and drama at all costs. They feel like a waste of time and just add to the exhaustion you feel.
Next, look for ways to increase the level of challenge — not volume — of your daily workload. There is a strong correlation between being intellectually challenged and job satisfaction, so seek out projects with visible impact and a scope that will push you to stretch yourself and learn new skills.
Finally, take on a leadership role on your team — either formally or informally. Where are there leadership vacuums in everyday moments? Who on your team seems to be in need of mentorship that you could possibly offer? Adopting this kind of responsibility could reenergize you when you're feeling like your work isn't leading to meaningful results.
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🇨🇳 在不增加工作时间的情况下提高工作效率
如果你感到精疲力竭，很自然地就会认为你需要减轻工作量。 但研究表明，精力耗尽并不总是工作太多的结果，它往往是影响太小的结果。 幸运的是，你可以增加你的影响，而不必增加更多的时间。
首先，投资那些让你觉得有价值和心理安全的关系，不惜一切代价避免职场政治和戏剧。 他们感觉像是在浪费时间，只会增加你的疲惫感。
下一步，寻找方法来增加你日常工作量的挑战程度，而非工作量。 在智力挑战和工作满意度之间有很强的相关性，所以找出有明显影响和范围的项目，将推动你扩展自己，学习新技能。
最后，在你的团队中发挥领导作用——不管是正式的还是非正式的。 在日常生活中，哪里有领导真空？ 在你的团队中，谁似乎需要你可能提供的指导？ 当你觉得你的工作没有带来有意义的结果时，承担这种责任可以让你重新充满活力。
