As a higher education professional, you play a crucial role in helping others achieve their academic goals. So when feelings of burnout and stress come up for you and if they aren't properly managed, they can negatively impact the quality of your work and the community you serve.
There are unique stressors that higher ed staff members can face, so it's important that boundaries between work and personal life are set and kept.
Stressors like unrealistic expectations and role ambiguity can contribute significantly to your burnout, so it's essential to prioritize your own well-being and say no to tasks that interfere with your boundaries.
Let's not forget that your leaders are also facing challenges with the changing campus environment post-pandemic.
Managing academic teams in person, hybrid, and remotely is a whole new world for many, and let's be real, a lot of higher ed leaders are struggling to keep up.
We've all worked for leaders who just don't have the tools to lead effectively, and when you add in extra stressors, in a fast paced campus office, it can be a recipe for disaster. #realtalk
But it's not all gloom and doom! You can help yourself by effectively setting boundaries between your work and personal life because, honestly, when working on a college campus, balance is key and sometimes hard to maintain.
Every person's boundaries will look different, so it's important to be honest with yourself and say no to things that might interfere with your wellbeing.
Remember, no, is a complete sentence. So let's take care of ourselves so we can show up better for ourselves and our campus community.
