It’s already 11 pm and we’re still sitting at the computer. Nobody thinks that this could happen to him. We have heard so many stories about burnout, but can this really happen to us? We love our job!
And yet, even on the most exciting projects and with the best teams, we can end up in the clutches of real-life Stockholm Syndrome. How to cope with the problem, read the material.
Stockholm syndrome in the office: when work takes us hostage
Author: Daria Vasilieva
How we become completely lost in our work
It all starts innocently enough. A stellar team, a supportive boss who is genuinely interested in our growth, important projects – all this is not a shame to spend a few extra hours on.
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It’s like a toxic relationship – we don’t realize how much we’re giving because we’re too dependent on it. We start thinking about work constantly. With friends or family we only talk about projects. At first, we feel proud by sharing stories of victories and challenges. But we don’t realize that we are becoming a shadow of our work.
To escape from this trap and get your life back, you need to escape.
Start small. Don’t check email after 7 pm, don’t solve work issues on the weekend. Dust off that forgotten piano or go for a hike, karaoke or an art class.
You may feel guilty at first, your hands reaching for your computer every time you receive a notification about a new email. But the world won’t collapse. The team will handle the projects, and you will rediscover the joy of doing something just for yourself.
Your productivity will not suffer at all – your mind will become clearer, you will begin to see perspective and be filled with energy. You will even begin to rush to work again – not because of obligations, but out of sincere interest.
Tips to help you get back into real life
Don’t get lost in your work
We can treat projects like children, especially in product management. We put so much into them that they become part of us. Constantly juggling stakeholder expectations, deadlines, and customer needs, we begin to perceive ourselves solely as employees.
It’s completely normal to worry about projects, but it’s dangerous to lose yourself in them completely. You are more than your job title.
Don’t feel “indispensable”
The feeling of being indispensable pleasantly tickles our ego. But do you want a secret? The company will not fall apart without you. And that’s okay. Your worth is not measured by how many deadlines you meet at work.
We like to feel that we are the ones holding the team or project together. However, this can lead to the fact that we take on more and more responsibilities, although they could be handled perfectly by someone else.
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Step back. This is not a sign of weakness, but a path to freedom.
Take back your life outside of work
Find a hobby, spend time with your family and friends, go to a cozy restaurant that you have passed by so many times. Life is what happens around you every day. Don’t miss it because of another “very important meeting.”
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Source: rb.ru
