How to avoid fatigue in the changing workplace

The workplace continues to evolve in the next coming months and its likely that you and your team may experience fatigue as a result. The fact that so many changes have already occurred exacerbates the problem. Changes like working remotely, upgrading technology, organizational re-structuring, political changes, regulatory changes just to name a few.

Any organizational change starts from the top and impacts some people significantly more than others. Those involved in people management usually feel its greatest impact as well as front line staff members. While change is inevitable, accepting it’s negative impact is not.

Recognizing Fatigue in Yourself and your Team

When you or your team members experience fatigue, they and your entire organization suffers. They produce less, take more time off, lose focus on objectives, morale dips, apathy sets in and sometimes they quit their jobs. They lose their ability to tap into creativity, intuition and to access the state of flow.

Here are some signs to look out for:

Apathy – People are disengaged and have checked out. They feel indifferent and stop asking questions, instead they just go through the motions.

Complaints – People express their dis-satisfaction more frequently and more loudly.

Stress – People seem anxious and agitated at anything different or new.

Negativity/Negative Energy – People display cynical attitudes. This can sometimes include push back or lack of resistance.

Burnout – People are visibly exhausted. They become forgetful and express feelings of being tired.

Change in the workplace is inevitable and being able to anticipate the fatigue that can come with it by putting strategies in place to address it can lead you and your team to thriving.

Here are four ways to avoid fatigue in yourself and your team members:

Conduct an assessment to determine your and your teams understanding and readiness for the change.

Communicate the reasons for this change and ensure that everybody understands and appreciates how this change will benefit them.

Develop a daily rountine such as centering, yoga or exercise and commit to sticking with it.

Practice mindfulness by focusing your awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting your feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.

You will notice that this awareness often changes your experience about what’s going on around you and ultimately changes your internal experience.

I’m Nadine Seaga and I’m a Mindset & Leadership Coach, Founder & Chief Energy Officer (CEO) of People Development Consultants. I can help you to harness your full potential and the full potential of those you lead! Check out my website at pdconsults.com for more information or shoot me an email at nadine@pdconsults.com to connect and get started on this life-changing work.