Work habits that reduce strain

Meeting sprawl and context switching are common drivers of burnout. Protect one or two daily focus blocks and shorten default durations (25/50 minutes). Clarify priorities weekly so you know what to trade off when surprises appear.

Make work more doable

• Batch & bound: Group similar tasks, limit email/chat windows.
• Focus windows: 60–90 minutes for deep work, phone away, DND on.
• Right‑size effort: Decide what “good enough” looks like up front.
• Reduce friction: Templates, checklists, and smaller pull requests.

Team agreements help

Shared norms—meeting hygiene, async updates, and protected focus—reduce ambient stress. Agree on expectations publicly, and revise as the team learns.

These are not shortcuts; they are ways to protect attention and finish what matters with less wear and tear.