Here's how you can manage high expectations and workload without causing burnout.

Actually there has been lot of speculations on the same in the recent days. Some great people have also emphasized on increasing work time at early ages of career but some how human body has not found out a way to work infinitely with out boundaries. Working beyond working hours is a personal envia of any individual

To manage high expectations and workload without burning out, I try to keep it simple. Time blocking: I allocate specific time slots for tasks using alarms on my phone to stay on track. Focus on tackling the most important priorities first, ensuring you stay the most effective throughout the day.

I personally believe that tasks prioritization is the key factor to manage work load and pressure. In my career ive realized that the one who knows tasks importance based on management requirements is always succcessful and seems quite comfortable even in stress situation. Sometimes tasks with relatively less importance takes much quality time and results in imortant tasks pending which always gives stress with low efficiency. My beleieve is tasks management based on priority is not only helpful in professional life but in personal life as well and those who adopts this habit can never fail in their life.

Breaking a monster project or objective into smaller, manageable tasks, then prioritizing is a basic early step for good project management and goes a long way to preventing burnout. Trying to eat an elephant in one bite is overwhelming. Instead, smaller tasks allow you to track progress and celebrate incremental successes.

Identifying the top one or two priorities and focusing on them while deprioritizing other activities is probably the most important skill to meeting high expectations. And once you've completed the top two tasks, prioritize the next few tasks again. You’ll be surprised how many tasks are actually low priority once you force yourself to rank them, and how much certain deprioritized tasks can be pushed out, to create the space to get things done.

Organise! Start by organising your time - not only from a work perspective but also from a personal one. An easy misconception is that work-life balance is dictated by the employer...it actually is not and it is highly subjective to each person. A consistently updated schedule allows you to pre-empt a need for a break or prepare yourself for a bigger week - whether from a personal or professional perspective. This takes discipline over self-indulgence, certainly. However, when you can see and plan ahead, you are also able to do a mental check on yourself and prevent the rising of a stressful situation. If your time is not within your control - I would suggest you get to the root of the 'why' of that matter.

Delegating duties was the hardest for me, in the past. Cos I can get it done faster compared to the time taken by them to get it done. However, by not delegating is worst trade-off in the long run. Your area of responsibility cannot scale and elevate the growth required to stay relevant as value contributor. With reflection, one will come to realise - maybe the real issue lies with building great / quality team mates. For sure now, delegation is easier for me - b'cos my team mates enjoyed their work, love to be accountable and what is amusing.. they do not let me do the work cos they want to do it... and they enjoy their achievements...

Delegation of duties is a key role of leader. This not only helps in completion of the task but also brings out the skills and boost the confidence of team members. Delegating a duties helps in the smooth running of the operations for the long run.

Delegation can be a controversial subject for both the manager and subordinate. It is highly likely as a manager that you will have mastered skills over many years, and be able to complete tasks more quickly and accurately than a subordinate. However, the best leaders take the time to train their people and ensure instructions are clear. Mistakes happen to us all, but a well-trained subordinate can truly make your life better, and also allow that person to grow into their own. Not all will succeed, but given a fair opportunity to have a task, or set of tasks delegated, will create "leverage" to allow you to do higher level tasks than you have already mastered

1) communicate, discuss and align on role/ responsibilities and timeline 2) extend or seek advice and assistance when needed 3) follow up closely

I do not always make a black and white distinction between work and breaks. This is because a leader should find creative ways to make work-related activity, such as a brainstorming or planning session, a fun event. The stress comes faster when you don’t enjoy your work. Naturally, vacations should be taken. And attending children’s school activities is encouraged. It is best to minimize the conflict between family and work.

Taking breaks is essential for managing high workloads and preventing burnout. Regular short breaks help recharge your mind and body, improve focus, and reduce stress. Engaging in relaxing activities during these breaks enhances overall well-being and sustains long-term productivity.

I always promote time to rest and don't agree with the abuse of extra hours. Everyone have family and need to enjoy great quality time. When someone of my team asks if i approve unplanned vacations, i always approve immediately and ask if it is necessary more days. Manage people is hard but tired or unsatisfied is harder.

La méthode pomodoro est efficace, elle permet de lutter contre l’une des 12 lois du temps, la loi de Parkinson : « le temps est élastique jusqu’à utiliser tout l’espace disponible ». En séquençant des temps de travail profond allant jusqu’à 45 minutes, suivis de pauses, on avance assez rapidement sur les tâches à réaliser.

It is unfortunate that some people still believe that longer working hours and fewer breaks lead to greater productivity. However, this mindset often backfires, resulting in diminished efficiency and increased burnout. Regular breaks are essential for maintaining productivity and preventing burnout. These intervals of rest are crucial for mental rejuvenation, maintaining physical health, and enhancing overall work performance. The human brain is not designed for prolonged periods of intense focus. Cognitive scientists have found that mental concentration typically wanes after about 90 minutes of continuous work. When individuals push beyond this limit without breaks, their attention diminishes, leading to mistakes and lower quality work.

Stress Management is the life skills which unfortunately not taught in schools and colleges and left unto individuals to manage by themselves while at work. Stress needs to be managed well. Managing your work will help you to manage stress too. Anything unfinished is the seed for thoughts. Thoughts doesn’t has its own power, however when we start giving attention it becomes very powerful and results in stress. Heartfulness Meditation, Rejuvenation and connecting within is three simple way which has helped millions like me, one can chose any suitable method as needed, important is that one should do something about it. Simple walking, running, Talking can help you becoming stress free.

Mastering stress is paramount for navigating the challenges posed by high expectations and overwhelming workloads. Embracing practices like mindfulness, deep breathing exercises, or indulging in hobbies can significantly alleviate stress and promote mental well-being. It's essential to experiment with different strategies to pinpoint what resonates best with you, integrating it into your daily routine. Prioritizing your well-being through stress management not only nurtures your mental health but also enhances your overall performance and productivity in the long term. Remember, investing in your mental and emotional wellness is a cornerstone of achieving success and fulfillment in both your personal and professional endeavors.

As técnicas de gerenciamento de estresse são realmente essenciais para lidar com altas expectativas e carga de trabalho. Práticas como mindfulness, exercícios de respiração profunda e a participação em hobbies podem ajudar a reduzir significativamente os níveis de estresse. Identificar o que funciona melhor para você e incorporá-lo à sua rotina diária é crucial. Ao gerenciar o estresse de forma eficaz, você mantém a mente clara e pode abordar seu trabalho com uma mentalidade calma e focada, melhorando tanto a produtividade quanto o bem-estar pessoal.

Es importante priorizar siempre tu estado de salud, por lo que conocer y poner en práctica técnicas para el manejo del estrés y ansiedad se vuelve fundamental. Puedes iniciar con técnicas de respiración consciente, buscar alguna actividad / pasatiempo que te genere calma, darte pausas activas en tu horario laboral, inclusive realizar ejercicios de relajación muscular; ¡cuida tu postura frente al monitor! Cuida tu alimentación, disminuye o evita el consumo de tabaco y cafeína, ingiere comida más limpia y mantente hidratado/a.

Managing stress effectively involves a combination of techniques to maintain physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Here are some strategies: 1. Regularly take short breaks throughout the day to rest and recharge. 2. List tasks and prioritize them by importance and urgency. 3. Practice deep breathing exercises to calm your mind. 4. Engage in physical activities to relieve stress. 5. Maintain a balanced diet to support your overall health. 6. Share your feelings with friends, family, or a counselor. 7. Don’t overcommit yourself; know your limits. 8. Spend time doing activities you enjoy. By incorporating these strategies into your routine, you can manage stress more effectively and maintain a healthier, more balanced life.

Reflect and be agile to make the relevant changes needed for a refreshed perspective. This is key to staying grounded and focused.

Invista momentos para uma reflexão sobre sua saúde mental no trabalho. Reflita sobre sua vitalidade, energia, motivadores e desafios momentâneos. Busque em opiniões de pessoas de confiança ou em livros e podcasts inspiradores dicas criativas para trazer mais leveza e felicidade para o seu trabalho. Essa atitude nos coloca em uma posição de eterno aprendiz e desenvolve muito nossa capacidade de inovar trazendo mais energia e motivação para a rotina de trabalho.

It is often suggestes by Management Gurus; self reflection daily for entire day's task will have crucial affect on your mental health to analyze and plan for next day activity. Journalling is active process to keep a track of your daily activity so as to plan effectively and maintain a work life balance at the end of the day/week.

Having a life of balance is one that can never be over emphasized. you must take out time to reflect on what's work and what's not. When you do this you give yourself the room to be more productive. You also have to look out for your team members as their well being is your responsibility, because it translates to process for your company.

It all starts with having some time set aside to plan the week, followed by day wise planning on Priorities, targets & strategy to keep making right amount of progress without a burnout or causing stress of delays. Here is an example - Sparing first 15 minutes of the day to plan balance 8 hours 15 minutes of productivity with adequate amount of breaks.

I don't believe there is a single solution to manage workloads, achieve high expectations and to avoid burnout. Accounting demands are high at every level and the CFO is such an important role for any organization. From experience, my thoughts here are to realize burnout occurs and to recognize the signs and act accordingly. I like all of the options above but different strategies work at different times for me. One cannot delegate with a smaller, inexperienced team but you can critically look at areas which are taking up much of your time or are a significant challenge in the effort to arrive at a bigger picture solution. Other times, rising out of the details to see the bigger picture helps.

I’ve unfortunately had the experience of how this is done poorly by senior leadership at my previous role, and the negative impact this can have. It’s important to ensure you know your own value and believe in your own values. Don’t let poor leadership change impact your trust you have in yourself, your strategies and your vision for driving success. Speak to colleagues and your network for advice and reassurances, and gain their feedback on both yourself and navigating these tricky scenarios.