Looking after our mental health goes hand in hand with looking after our physical health; the two are inextricably linked.
Our thoughts, feelings and behaviour can have a significant impact on our physical state, and therefore can positively or negatively affect our overall wellbeing. They are constantly in communication with one another, and it is empowering to see a growing body of research and evidence-based practices that supports this notion of the mind-body connection.
While remote working may be convenient, since you don't need to wake up as early and commute to the workplace — this also means that most (if not all) of the work will have to be done online.
As a result, employees need to stay seated in front of computers and other screens for long periods of time. While it may seem harmless, this lifestyle can actually come with potential health risks, such as high blood sugar, weight gain, and muscle tension.
Between being stuck inside the comfort of your home and feeling too busy with work, finding time to exercise might be difficult at times. So here are some tips to support you with being active while remote working.
Lots of different career paths involve having to deliver presentations, from individuals in corporate office jobs and entrepreneurs looking for investment to teaching staff. Presenting isn’t only required in lots of workplaces, these days it’s quite commonplace in interview situations as well.
Presenting in any one of these situations can be daunting. And now, with lots of our roles largely operating from home, there is the added challenge of presenting online over video call.
A presentation is only as good as the preparation and planning process so it’s important to not only get your content ready, but also to get yourself ready. Along with checking over your PowerPoint slides and getting any other resources ready, building your confidence is an essential part of the preparation.
These days, conversation around the importance of mental health is fairly prominent in the media, with a greater focus on what we can do to take care of our mental health and wellbeing, as well as our physical health. But taking care of our wellbeing doesn’t always require huge life changes, personal effort or great expense. Something as simple as writing can relieve stress, reduce anxiety, and help with depression.
The wellness industry has long been on the rise and continues to grow in popularity, with more people incorporating practices like Mindfulness, exercise and connecting with nature into their daily routines and personal lives.
More recently, the effects of the global coronavirus pandemic, several country-wide lockdowns and less time spent socialising have further contributed to the rise of wellness, with more people making a conscious effort focusing on their wellbeing as a priority.
So, how does this translate to the workplace? And what could you do to improve and support employee wellbeing in your own organisation?
