Project management is a high-stress job where burnout is a potential hazard. Use some of these tips to help your team and yourself better handle the stressors you are likely to encounter.

 

Many project managers fall victim to the eating-sleeping-and-breathing project cycles. The problem with this is it creates a never-ending loop between a lack of sleep and increased stress. Your body and mind regenerate while you sleep, and not getting enough sleep makes it almost impossible to effectively handle stress and in addition can cause additional health issues. While the National Sleep Foundation recommends adults aged 26-64 get an average of seven to nine hours of sleep a night, most adults only get an average of 6.8 hours of sleep. Sufficient sleep is necessary for stress relief.

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