{"id":689,"date":"2016-02-10T23:24:39","date_gmt":"2016-02-11T05:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/?p=689"},"modified":"2019-03-06T09:43:50","modified_gmt":"2019-03-06T15:43:50","slug":"7-tips-to-prevent-busy-season-burnout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accountants.intuit.com\/taxprocenter\/practice-management\/7-tips-to-prevent-busy-season-burnout\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips to Prevent Busy Season Burnout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the height of busy season. You\u2019re working (at least) double the hours you normally work, dealing with countless emails and voicemails. Last night, you didn\u2019t even get to see your kids because they were in bed before you got home. Dinner consisted of a stale donut you found in a box in your office and half a package of Girl Scout cookies (mmmmm Samoas).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is Burnout?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burnout makes every day seem like a bad day. When you are burnt out, you can\u2019t muster up enough energy to care about even the most cherished people in your life. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Occupational_burnout\" data-wa-link=\"body_wiki-burnout\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wikipedia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> characterizes burnout as exhaustion, cynicism and ineffectiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch out for symptoms of burnout, like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe physical and mental exhaustion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of interest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forgetfulness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay attention to these symptoms \u2013 you may think you are simply stressed when you are actually approaching burnout. Stress and burnout actually have opposite reactions in most cases, according to the chart on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/stress\/preventing-burnout.htm\" data-wa-link=\"body_helpguide-burnout\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HelpGuide.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When you\u2019re stressed, you are over-engaged. With burnout, you disengage. With stress, emotions are heightened. With burnout, they are dulled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What Causes Burnout?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, busy season brings all the ingredients of burnout: high volume of work, quick deadlines, monotony and chaotic environment with lots of demands. Feeling undervalued is also a huge risk factor in causing burnout, as are lifestyle trends, such eating and exercise habits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Seven Tips to Prevent Burnout<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we\u2019ve got a grasp on burnout, what can you do to avoid it? Here are seven tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1. Eat right. Drink water. <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flight attendant on any airplane will tell you to please place the oxygen mask on yourself first before assisting anyone around you. After all, you\u2019re no good to anyone if you aren\u2019t healthy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, commit to good eating habits. That means watching the caffeine and carbs and eating veggies and protein. If you don\u2019t have time to shop, look into services, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/naturebox.com\/\" data-wa-link=\"body_naturebox\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NatureBox<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, that deliver healthy snacks to your home or office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"line-height: 1.7;\">2. Exercise.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I know, I know, when are you going to find time to exercise? But, sitting at your desk all day will make your brain stale and eventually kill you, or so they say. As a certified app lover, I\u2019d recommend getting an app like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/stand-up!-the-work-break-timer\/id828244687?mt=8\" data-wa-link=\"body_itunes-breakTimer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand Up! The Work break Timer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which reminds you to get up and move around<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/time-out-free\/id402592703?mt=12&amp;l=en&amp;ign-mpt=uo%3D4\" data-wa-link=\"body_itunes-timeOut\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time Out<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is designed for the office worker who sits hunched over the computer all day; it regularly reminds you to adjust your posture to avoid that aching back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3. Set boundaries.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boundaries define how you want work with others. Used properly, they can help you set up \u201cno trespassing zones\u201d and keep your sanity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During busy season, let your calendar be a boundary. Schedule \u201ccommunication time\u201d and respond only during that time. Don\u2019t even look at the inbox or check voicemails until then.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Define responsiveness. I pride myself on being responsive, but I also set boundaries on how I respond. I hate phone calls, so I ask people to text or email me for a quick response \u2013 in busy season and all year long.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine what time you are going home every night and commit to it. Even if you have to work after you are home, you\u2019ll get to see the family, stretch your legs and hopefully rest your brain during the commute.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting boundaries also means being realistic in the amount of work you can take on: file extensions for clients getting you materials late, and say no.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4. Get some sun.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a way to get some sunshine and fresh air. Unfortunately, busy season is one of the nastiest times of year for those in the Snow Belt. If you\u2019re working from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., you may never actually see the sun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, find a way. On sunny days, get outside, if only to stand in the sun for five minutes. Sunshine not only improves your mood, but it also provides essential vitamin D, can lower blood pressure, improve brain function, decrease signs of depression and enhance your immune system, according to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/articles\/lifestyle\/10-amazing-health-benefits-sun-exposure.html\" data-wa-link=\"body_lifehack-sunExp\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LifeHack<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>5. Laugh.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s long been said that laughter is the best medicine. It relieves stress and improves your outlook. You can quickly incorporate laughter into your day. Call an old friend for a quick relief, chat with your kids (or borrow someone\u2019s) or smile. Read Facebook. Watch short YouTube videos, such as Jimmy Fallon\u2019s funniest commercials or old SNL clips. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jHjFxJVeCQs\" data-wa-link=\"body_yt-jHjFxJVeCQs\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These six seconds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ALWAYS put me in a good mood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>6. Reward yourself.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set mini-goals and rewards for yourself. Each time you file X number of returns, do something you love. Buy yourself flowers, stop at your favorite restaurant, go to a movie or call a friend. By breaking down tax season into bite-sized projects, you make it more manageable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>7. Don\u2019t forget your family.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/prezi.com\/ceoo7wmpm_ax\/worklife-balance\/\" data-wa-link=\"body_prezi-worklifeBal\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work\/life balance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a myth \u2013 there is just no such thing. I like to call it work\/life integration. You just have to figure out how to make time for both. Yes, you probably won\u2019t see your family for as much time during busy season, but you need to see them for your own sanity. Come home at the same time each night or leave later each morning, or schedule a lunch date with your child at school \u2013 it will do your whole family good.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good luck through the rest of busy season! Avoid that burnout.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s the height of busy season. 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