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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lauren Clark

26 burnout-proof ways to work smarter, not harder in 2026

Illustration showing person with laptop surrounded by digital connectivity icons

There are certain things we take as given when it comes to our working day: that an email should never contain the phrase “circle back”; that a packed lunch always tastes better away from a screen; oh, and that there are never enough hours in the day to get everything done.

But what if there were some to-do list easing tweaks that could be brought to your desk?

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