How to avoid burnout in your first month on the job
Briefly

Starting a new job can lead to excitement and intensity, but new hires are often at risk of burnout. Conventional tactics like striving for work-life balance can create unrealistic expectations. Instead, emphasizing work-life sustainability is essential, allowing for a more strategic approach to the initial demanding phase. Successful transition relies on self-motivation, which accounts for a significant portion of job performance. By aligning work to personal values, seeking real-world impact stories from leadership, and fostering positive relationships, new hires can navigate challenges effectively without burning out.
Starting a new job can be exciting and intense, but new hires often fall into traps that can lead straight to burnout.
Instead of aiming for work-life balance, focus on work-life sustainability, engaging strategically in efforts during the transition phase.
Motivation directly impacts our success, accounting for 80% of performance according to research. We must shape our motivation ourselves.
Building motivation can include linking the role to personal values, asking leaders for impact stories, and cultivating positive relationships.
Read at Fast Company
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