Flourish - eMag - Feb 25 - Flipbook - Page 7
For many, this time of year is back-towork season. Whether you’ve taken time
off during the kids' six-week holidays or
returned to work after the New Year, it
can sometimes be challenging to get back
into the flow of work and feel
productive. After any break, heading
back to work can be exciting, anxietyprovoking, and daunting—all at the same
time.
But research overwhelmingly shows that
a break can actually help you feel more
productive when you return to work.
Nonetheless, it can take some adjusting,
but energising your productivity batteries
isn’t as hard as you may think. So, keep
reading to see the formula for getting
back to your best after a well-earned
rest.
Why Aussie workers need a
break
2024 was a long year. Despite many of
us achieving goals, for some in the
contemporary workplace, striving to
conquer those goals resulted in a higher
probability of experiencing burnout.
Mental Health First Aid Australia (MHFA)
reports that 61% of Aussie workers
experience burnout. Comparatively, the
global rate of burnout is averaged at
48%. Therefore, Australian workers
needed a break.
There are also the physical aspects of
being overworked. Some workers may
experience fatigue, leading to more
workplace accidents. Equally, taking
fewer breaks and overstraining yourself
can potentially lead to prolonged stress,
which can play a role in the development
of mental illnesses. But being a mental
health company, we’re going to explore
why Australian workers are increasingly
expressing feelings of burnout.
