I enjoy my work, but there are times when it feels pretty overwhelming. How do you all handle the stress? Do things become easier with more experience (I've been in my role for nearly two years), or is there something specific I should be doing to cope with the stress? There are days when I feel like crying. Any advice or encouraging words would be appreciated!

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It's super tough to find a balance, and I think it takes a few years in any career to do so. I would say, learning to not work in the evenings or on the weekends will help you feel a lot more balanced. You gotta learn to start saying no, and letting people know that you are available during work hours but not outside of them.

A good approach might be to take a step back and think about why you're overwhelmed. If it's the volume of work, try to get organized to handle it better. Or break the tasks into manageable pieces so at least you'll feel like you're making progress as you proceed. If you're overwhelmed by the difficulty of some of the work, try to work on that. Seek assistance or guidance, or work on the skills you need. Try to get to the root of the problem and then figure out a fix.

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