If you are reading this article it means workplace wellness is important to you and rightly so. However, prioritizing your health and well-being when you are busy at work is not an easy feat. Spending long hours sitting at your desk, eating unhealthy snacks, not drinking enough water are just a few things most of us tend to do. These small yet everyday things not only affects our physical health but also our mental health and overall well-being. And, it further leads to low morale and productivity.
Workplaces today understand the importance of healthier employees. As a result, most companies have started creating workplace wellness programs that help create an atmosphere of happiness and well-being.
If you are trying to achieve wellness in everyday work life or find peace in the workplace, know that it is the easy part. The difficult part is putting in consistent efforts to maintain that peace and wellness.
Best Practices, Tips, and Strategies You Can Incorporate into Your Workday
- Schedule Mindful and Active Breaks
Taking 3-5 10-minute breaks every day can help decrease stress, increase productivity and learning, and boost well-being.
Alternate between mindful and active breaks. Get up, stretch, and move around during active breaks, and check in with yourself during mindful breaks.
- Switch To Healthy Eating
Eating healthy snacks and lunches not only helps reduce the risk of chronic diseases, but also saves you money, time, and offers more nutrition.
Include more of fresh fruits, vegetables, and power foods that not only keep you healthy but also make you feel light and active.
- Drink More Water
Staying hydrated will keep you energized throughout your work day. Don’t focus on the staple 8-10 glasses of water. Rather make sure you swap that soda or coffee with water or fruit-infused water.
Carry a reusable water to work. Set a goal of finishing 1-2 bottles throughout the day.
- Keep Your Workspace Clean and Organized
A clutter-free desk will help you keep a clutter-free mind. Have a set place for each item on your desk and make sure before you leave for the day to organize your desk.
It will not only help you stay organized but also you would not waste time looking for things. It will also help in reducing stress and keeping you calm at work.
- Follow Good Hygiene Practices
Colds and flu are common diseases you can catch in your workplace. Make sure to regularly wash or sanitize your hands, use a tissue while coughing or sneezing, and maintain a safe distance from anyone who is feeling rather unwell.
These simple practices can help you and your co-workers from catching an infection.
- Practice Mindfulness
Practicing meditation, journaling, or any other type of stress management technique can help you live and focus on the present. It is also a great way to boost your productivity and enjoy your life to the fullest.
While at work you can meditate, listen to calming music, or socialize with your coworkers to relax and manage stress at work.
- Get Sufficient Sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep is important for a productive workday. When you enjoy high-quality sleep you feel energized and less sluggish the next morning ready to take on the world.
Boost your sleep with a bedtime routine. If your workplace permits, take a 20-minute power nap. Make sure you are well rested.
Wellness isn’t the absence of disease. It is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and can be achieved through daily healthy habits.
Support workplace wellness by supporting your physical health through healthy lifestyle habits that include a nutritious diet, good ergonomics, adequate sleep, and regular physical activity. For your mental health, work on a balanced work-life schedule, a happy environment, mindfulness, and the like. For social well-being focus on good work relationships, volunteer work, and spending time with loved ones.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog or in any linked material is not intended and should not be considered a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For holistic health advice and consultation, visit My Well Self.
