It’s easy to let wellbeing slide amid workplace pressures, but self-care is essential if we’re tothrive in both our personal and professional lives. As World Mental Health Day shines a spotlight on maintaining a healthy work-life balance, here are five practical tips to help you get yours right.
1. Set Clear Boundaries
Separating your work and down time can help reduce stress and banish burnout. Establish
specific work hours and stick to them, and avoid checking work emails or taking calls after
hours.
2. Take Regular Breaks
Pressing on without a break can lead to fatigue and ultimately stifle productivity. Schedule
short breaks throughout your day and make time to step away from your desk to stretch or
take a walk. Regular breaks can refresh your mind, increase your focus, and help improve
overall wellbeing.
3. Practice Mindfulness
Manage stress by building mindfulness techniques into your daily routine. Simple techniques
like deep breathing, meditation, or even short mindfulness exercises can help you stay
grounded and reduce anxiety. At the same time, they can also help boost your productivity
by enhancing your ability to stay present and rise to work-related challenges.
4. Communicate Openly
Don’t hesitate to discuss your mental health needs with your manager or HR department.
Open communication fosters a supportive work environment where employees feel
comfortable expressing their concerns.
5. Prioritise Self-Care
Outside of work, prioritise activities that nurture your wellbeing. Whether it's exercising,
spending time with loved ones, or pursuing hobbies, engaging in self-care activities will help
recharge your depleted batteries and maintain a positive mindset.
If you’re struggling, NHS Wales can help with access to SilverCloud’s suite of online mental
health programmes, offering guided support for anxiety, stress, low mood, money worries
and more. They’re completely free and you don’t need a GP referral.
