Wellbeing | How business leaders avoid burnout

Unless you’re the physical embodiment of zen, there’s a good chance that you experience a good deal of stress in the workplace.

It’s important to realise that there is a fairly normal and natural level of stress that comes with being invested in your work and the inevitable deadlines that employment requires.

This, however, doesn’t mean that you should just stomach an unreasonable amount of pressure and stress, as this path leads only to burnout. If you do feel like you’re battling a constant barrage of anxiety and stress, you need to face up to it and let your boss or HR know about it.

But what about the rest of us? Just because it’s normal, it doesn’t mean you have to suffer; there are things you can do, not only manage your stress, but actively overcome it. Leaders like Bill Gates and Kenneth Chennault have weathered every storm that has come their way with cool heads and proactive decisions.