If you’re more often than not feeling tired, grouchy and generally demotivated at work, then it’s probably time to make some changes. Here are 10 ideas to help you improve your wellbeing in the workplace:
1 – A Healthy Breakfast
Eating breakfast, and not skipping it good for your health and research shows it’s good for your brain and body. There are the classics – cereal and toast, but consider adding in yoghurt and fruit for that extra kick.
2 – Get on your feet
Avoid the stresses of traffic james and take a walk to work. If you can’t walk the entire distance, park a little further away or get off the bus one stop earlier to blow off the morning cobwebs, and to energise your mind.
3 – Cut down on the caffeine
Caffeine can raise your blood pressure, can interfere with your sleep and leave you in a grump mood because of the ‘ups and down’s you get from it. There’s nothing finer than a brew, and it’s a tough job to cut it out all together, at one anyway, so maybe introduce a glass of water alternately.
4 – Take a power nap
So, we all struggle to get enough sleep and it’s not advisable to drop off at your desk but a power nap could be just the boost of energy you need. Does your employer offer this perk? If not, research shows that staff are more productive after a power nap during the working day!
5 – Take a break & get outdoors
Don’t stay glued to the screen, sat in the same position in the same chair all day. There’s stuff happening outside! A change of scenery, some fresh air is just the ticket.
6 – Turn down the volume
Are you distracted by office noise? Is the person sat next to you the loudest person on the telephone you’ve ever heard? Is the radio disrupting your train of thoughts? Ask for a desk move away from anything that affects your day.
7 – Enjoy your surroundings and the positives
It’s easy to get lost in work and forget what you love about the place, and what you’ve achieved so allow yourself some time each day to remind yourself of the good and give yourself a good old pat on the back.
8 – Get fit for work
You know how good exercise is for you, but do you know how good?! Exercise improves mood, boosts energy, combats illness and has a whole host of other benefits as well as getting fit. Can you cycle to work? Is there a gym nearby? Consider how you can incorporate exercise in to your working week.
9 – Make a list before you leave
Don’t leave the office with your brain feeling fried! Write down everything you need to remember to do when you get back in the office tomorrow and you’ll leave the office with a clear head and will most likely be able to relax better and switch off when you get home.
10 – A good nights’ kip
The best amount of sleep to get each night is between 7.5 and 8 hours and after you’ve eaten better, drank more water, done more exercise, removed distractions and emptied your mind ready for the morning you will find your sleep is much better.
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