Balancing workload and wellbeing

Identify a work-related time when you felt totally overwhelmed. As you go back to that time, reflect upon how you responded to the workload.

Work through the following questions: 

• What contributed to your workload?
• How did you feel? Was your concentration affected?
• Did it affect how you interacted with other colleagues and patients?
• Did you speak to a line manager or employer?
• Do you feel confident to admit that you could be stressed without retribution?

Reflect upon your answers.

Could you have reacted differently? How can you personally address workload in your practice?