Quiz: Boost Your Work-Life Balance

Two-thirds (67 percent) reported having at least some difficulty balancing work and life responsibilities. Fully 84 percent of respondents said that caregiving had a moderate or high impact on the stress they feel daily. 

Workplace “[c]ulture is the biggest enabler and hurdle to creating a supportive environment for family caregivers,” one expert says. To change that workplace culture, working caregivers need to be more open about their needs.

Researchers found that microbreaks of as little as 10 minutes can help reduce fatigue, but only if you use them to do something less taxing than what you already were doing, according to one study. Microbreaks “make individuals feel more vigorous and less fatigued and stimulate them to feel more productive after the break,” the study says.

It’s not always easy — or possible — to say no at work, but with a bit of examination, you may find that you have more control over your daily tasks than you think. “Burnout and boundaries go hand-in-hand,” one expert says. If your workload is overwhelming, consider speaking to your manager about how to prioritize what you’re being asked to do as one way to alleviate some of the pressure.