Overcome Fatigue at Work
Kent Jacobson, a.k.a. "Mr. Success"

A big problem in today’s working world is that too many people are working long hours.  This can lead to fatigue and many times burn out.  This can be a big problem because fatigue can cause a decline in work production, as well as a decrease in job quality.  If you feel like you are suffering from fatigue there are a few things that you can do to beat it.
 
1. Only work your set schedule.  This means if you are scheduled to work from 9-5 you only work 9-5.  This way you do not find yourself sitting at your desk at 7 pm because you have a long project to finish the next day.  By staying late you are fatiguing your mind and you will be less effective the next day anyway.  If you can stick to your set schedule you will be able to get more work done in the same amount of time.
 
2. Even though drinking coffee is not a suggested method, many people turn to it in order to fight fatigue.  The first thing that many people do when they wake up in the morning is put on a fresh pot of coffee.  Other people wait until they get to work and then head straight to the kitchen to start the day off with a hot cup of java.  But this is just a temporary fix.  As soon as the caffeine wears off you are back to point a.  And this is when the vicious cycle begins.  After the first cup wears off you go back and get another, and then after that another.  This is not a safe way to fight fatigue, and if this sounds familiar you should definitely try an alternative option.

3. Take a vacation.  This is one of the best ways to fight fatigue at work.  If you feel like you cannot get caught up, the best thing to do is take some time off.  Even if you do nothing more than lay around the house, you will still be giving your mind a rest from work.  But do not forget that a vacation means no work.  Many people will take off work, just to find themselves checking voice mail and email every hour or so.  This is not the type of vacation you need.  When you return from your break you will most definitely feel rejuvenated.

Overcoming fatigue can be a difficult feat.  Many people think that they will get used to the feeling, but actually end up making themselves worse in the long run.  It is not necessary to try to fight fatigue.  All you need to do is come up with a plan and stick to it.