Organizations are at their best when their employees are at their best. Read these tips that can help manage your overall well-being.
- Make time for exercise. Start by adding simple, manageable changes to your daily routine. Enjoy the spring weather and park on the far side of the lot or take a lap around campus during your break.
- Disinfect your workspace once a week. Include your keyboard, mouse, phone, and anything else you touch regularly.
- Drink water. It’s a necessity, and we all forget our H20 every now and then. Adults need nine to thirteen cups of water per day.
- Eat breakfast and pack your lunches. Try fresh fruit or something packed with protein. Avoid processed or frozen lunches whenever possible. Find fun new recipes to keep your lunches fresh.
- Get a full night’s sleep. A full night’s sleep doesn’t just feel good; it’s necessary for our minds and bodies to function. If you have trouble sleeping, try creating a routine to get ready for bed in the same order every night. Include turning off electronics twenty or thirty minutes before bedtime.
- Avoid sugary drinks. Remember that beverages have calories, too. Most popular 20 oz sodas have about 250 calories, and a 16 oz mocha latte has about 260 – more than most candy bars. Make drinks like these occasional treats and try not to add too much sugar or cream to your coffee and tea.
- Connect with coworkers. Walk to other employees’ desks to ask quick questions or deliver messages instead of sending emails. This builds community and has the added benefit of getting you and your coworkers out of your seats for some mild physical activity throughout the day.
- Find an outlet for stress. For some people, hobbies or relaxing after work is enough. Others need to make sure their support system—friends and family—is intact and active. Take a few minutes to examine whether your coping skills are keeping up with your stress level. If not, decide whether you need to reduce your stressors, improve your management techniques, or both.
- Stimulate your mind. Try to stimulate your mind outside of work with engaging hobbies. Movies, TV, and social media are perfectly fine, but they may not be fulfilling if they are all you do. Try reading, writing, audiobooks, podcasts, drawing, painting, adult coloring, jigsaw puzzles, or logic games.
- Get organized. If your workspace is disorganized, you might feel disorganized too. Take the time to straighten up so you can feel more at ease and be more productive.
- Ask for help. Remember that everyone needs help and asking for it shows strength. Needing support from coworkers, supervisors, a therapist, family, or friends does not mean you are weak or incapable.
“Sufficient sleep, exercise, healthy food, friendship, and peace of mind are necessities, not luxuries.” ~Mark Halperin
Shared on behalf of the Safety Committee
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