5 simple steps to implement wellbeing into your work routine for 2023

Wellbeing can be defined as the moral or physical welfare of a person or community and there are many benefits to investing in the wellbeing of your staff.

 

The UK Mental Health charity, Mind, found that staff who have a higher wellbeing are more productive and happier at work.

The start of a new year is a great time to implement some wellbeing initiatives but if you’re not sure how you can improve the wellbeing of staff within your business, we have put together these 5 simple steps that you can follow.

 

1) Take time out – Taking time away from the office can help reset your brain and recharge your batteries to make you more productive in front of the screen. Take some time out at lunch time – go for a walk or eat your lunch away from your desk. Go to the gym straight after work or cook something nice for dinner. Make sure you give your brain time to rest and reset for the next working day.

 

2) Exercise – Physical activity of any kind boosts wellbeing in the workplace. Exercise reduces stress and combats fatigue. For added benefit and a boost of endorphins, try to get some exercise in the day light.

 

3) Socialising – Working from home has become more common since the pandemic, and there are many benefits of doing so. However, making time for team meet-ups, group chats and regular team building activities is so important for maintaining wellbeing within the workplace.

 

4) Sleep – Sleep is vital to wellbeing. Adults need seven to nine hours sleep a night to help the brain process and recover for the next day. It is important for concentration, alertness and productivity, as well as for our overall wellbeing. Try setting a realistic bedtime and stick to it, even on weekends, to ensure you are getting an adequate amount of sleep.

 

5) Mental health – Looking after your mental health is as important as looking after your physical health.  Mental health is the leading cause for absence from work, with depression or anxiety leading to over 50% of all work-related ill health cases.

 

By investing in your employee’s mental health and creating an environment that promotes employee well-being, they will feel confident to have open and honest dialogues about mental health and get the support they need, reducing absence from work.

Our Mental Health courses teach you what mental health is and how to challenge stigma. They give you a basic knowledge of some common mental health issues and an introduction to looking after your own mental health. They give you the confidence to support someone in distress and provide you with much more knowledge.

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