Here's how you can maintain motivation and prevent burnout as a mid-career Account Manager.

Do a little....often Break the big tasks into bitesize chunks Ask for support Celebrate success (even if it's just a well deserved cuppa) 👌🏽

Set goals and make a plan. Don't bite off more than you can chew. Make sure you always prioritize and stay on task while taking time to breath and not overwhelm yourself.

One thing I found helpful is to break down your SMART goals to smaller manageable tasks. This is done by first doing a vision board on your goals which should have a timeline.

I've found that if I'm fully present and concentrating on whatever it is I'm doing, there is always something new I can learn. Even when I'm doing something dull or repetitive, if I really focus on the task, I usually end up learning something that can help me improve not only for myself, but for the entire team.

The main part is to understand the account you are handling, by analyzing the data and enjoy finding the areas where you need to improve. Seat a plan with time frame to execute it. And most important is to have confidence within you that you can do it .

Setting boundaries is key! Be cooperative & collaborative with your colleagues, but don’t let them dump their workload on your plate. Another must: do not multitask! It’s ineffective and means your attention is not 💯 on the task. Choose the highest priority task in your list and give it your full attention start to finish. Then go back to your task list & re-prioritize what task must take highest precedence next. If you get stuck & your brain fritzes out on how to address a problem…take 5 for you & don’t think about it. I go outside - and suddenly the answer will pop into my head. Leave work at work; once you log off don’t let it intrude on your brain again until you log back in next workday. Most importantly: take your PTO & decompress!

2. Manage Stress View your work process as a machine and identify small, incremental changes (1% improvements) to enhance efficiency. Use the time saved from these improvements to further optimise other parts of your workflow, creating a continuous cycle of enhancement.

Managing stress is crucial for preventing burnout. I incorporate stress-relief techniques into my daily routine, such as exercise, meditation, or even short breaks throughout the day. As a wellbeing champ in my org I also encourage my team and colleagues to do the same! Additionally, I prioritise tasks and delegate when possible, ensuring that I’m not overwhelmed. Managing stress effectively helps me stay focused and maintain my energy levels.

Don’t take things personally, seriously! Think like stress is a poison you take wishing someone else to diě. It only makes you worse. Log off a little bit everyday take 15 mins to get sunlight (morning preferably) and don’t be on your phone just breathe and think about how your job was able to get you what you wanted.

Stress management is essential for preventing burnout. Identify the sources of stress in your job and tackle them directly. Techniques like mindfulness, regular exercise, and effective time management can be very helpful. Prioritize tasks, delegate when possible, and take short breaks to clear your mind. For example, scheduling a quick walk during lunch can refresh your focus and reduce stress. Prioritizing mental health is as crucial as meeting work targets, and you’ve found that incorporating short mindfulness exercises into your daily routine has been especially effective in managing stress.

Trying to create work life balance is a never ending pursuit. Plan your week to include follow up, calls, meetings, but add in "personal" time to your calendar. Actively adding quiet time to your calendar enables you stay ahead of the curve is important. It keeps your work on track & your mental agility to stay at peak performance level. Try to send email messages only during typical work hours, write all the emails-just have them send out at 8am the next day vs 8pm at night.

Work-life balance has become one of those most sought after and elusive facets of any career oriented individual. One of the most important questions you need to ask yourself is: Are you living to work or working to live? To achieve a true work life balance, I believe you need to apply the same level of commitment to your physical and mental well being as you do to your career aspirations. The key is to set a realistic goal, carve out the time you need, and make whatever activity you choose to help you achieve work-life balance, something you truly enjoy doing. Like when choosing a career path the old adage states "If you do something you truly enjoy you never work a day in your life".

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is vital, especially as a mid-career professional. It’s easy to work late or on weekends, so it's important to set boundaries. Make time for hobbies, family, and friends, and make sure to disconnect from work after hours. For instance, you might plan a weekly family dinner to ensure quality time away from work. This approach helps you come back to work with a fresh perspective and renewed energy. You’ve found that scheduling regular activities outside of work really helps in keeping this balance.

3. Work-Life Balance Regularly review and adjust your metrics to ensure ongoing progress. Additionally, prioritise your well-being by taking regular breaks, exercising, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance to sustain long-term motivation and prevent burnout.

Make sure you dedicate time to people around you that are part of your success, if you are religious that does also include your God which is my case, work will get you money but money is not everything, learn how to balance things. Valuing your life is more important than anything.

I spend 30 minutes everyday watching a sales training or reading an article related to my industry. I find this keeps me sharp and at the end of the year I have spent 130 hours working on my craft.

4. Continuous Learning Invest time in continuous learning to stay updated with industry trends and improve your skills. This not only keeps you competitive but also keeps your work interesting and engaging.

Learning daily about anything to do with sales, my clients or the industry I sell into allows me to provide a high level of customer centric sales. Intel is my currency.

We are all students throughout our lives. Learning mindset doesn’t get you bored in repetitive tasks and helps grow in your career and keeps you going & get ready for new things.

While the world it self is evolving in a rapid paste, we should always be mindful and open minded about learning. If we set goals to learn one or 2 things every month, we will never be left behind.

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5. Seek Support Don’t hesitate to seek support from colleagues, mentors, or professional networks. Sharing experiences and advice can provide new perspectives and solutions to challenges, helping you stay motivated and avoid burnout.

In this fast paced corporate life if you have some mentor whom you can share and seek expert is really helpful. Person who might have gone through similar profiles or experience in life can support and give crucial advice when in need.

My entire career has always been customer centric so everyday I come into work having a good or bad day I look to focus on the service I will be providing my clients. This always motivates me to take that extra step, make the next call or come up with an out of the box solution to a problem. By focusing on my clients needs I have had little to no burnout even in the most difficult of times.

6. Personalize Approach Personalise your approach to managing workload and stress. What works for others might not work for you, so find strategies that fit your personality and work style to maintain motivation and prevent burnout effectively.

There's no better perspective than your own. Keep being you while being professional and respectful to guidelines of the company. Your personal touch will help you grow personally and reach your full potential while reaching new heights.