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It's rare that I would base an entire article on a single e-mail, but I recently received one that caught my attention because it's something we can all relate to: burnout.
I was asked what intraneters can do to relieve the stress associated with the daily grind of managing a corporate intranet, or in some cases a global extranet. There are so many variables associated with intranets -- many of which are beyond our direct control since intranets involve the participation of multiple disparate teams. To add to the mix, all of these groups have their own set of specific requirements and, more often that not, have their own interests and objectives at heart. It's not hard to understand how some people can feel the pressures of having to keep all of this together. So, here are some things I learned from the trenches of working on a large corporate intranet:
Work to live, don't live to work
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Get a life Find an outlet Most people find physical activity -- especially within a group setting -- more effective than sitting still or being active alone because they're not used to slowing their mind down. In the silence they'll probably end up obsessing over their troubles. Physical activity is also proven to increase the levels of serotonin in the brain, a chemical known to combat aggression, anger, and depression. The important thing is not to indulge in activities that can lead to obsessive or addictive behaviors such as gambling or drinking. This will create a whole slew of other more severe problems.
Take a vacation
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