Here's how you can prevent burnout by developing assertiveness skills.

Assertiveness is a communication style and behavior characterized by confidently expressing your thoughts, feelings, and needs while respecting the rights and opinions of others. It involves standing up for yourself in a way that is clear, direct, and honest, without being aggressive or passive. Developing assertiveness involves practice and self-awareness. It's about finding a balance between expressing yourself and respecting others, which can lead to more effective communication, healthier relationships, and increased self-esteem.

I now see that I have been self-assertive only wasn't aware. Only saddens me that when I voiced out at work how overloaded I was, i was only met with negativity, which lead me to working on burnout.

This involves clearly defining limits for how you expect to be treated and what you're willing to accept in relationships and interactions. It includes physical, emotional, time, and material boundaries. Boundaries are crucial for self-respect, maintaining healthy relationships, and protecting your well-being. To set boundaries effectively, identify your limits, communicate them directly and assertively, enforce them consistently, and be open to adjusting them as needed. Examples include stating your need for personal space, setting limits on discussing certain topics, managing your time commitments, and protecting your possessions. Boundaries empower you to prioritize self-care and align your actions with your values and needs.

Insightful. I think these days communication must also be emphasized by the administration. Many people are loosing the love of communicating because of addiction to media. Hence, I feel as much as a person might have learned it at tertiary level, but it's also paramount for the organisation they are working for to keep emphasis on communication.

True. I just did. Though I still feel somewhere I wasn't supposed to, but it has really offloaded me. Another factor that I think helps us to be more assertive in the workplace is to keep on studying/reading. That really sharpens us as employees and make us ready to avoid burnouts.