SELF HELP – WELLBEING SUPPORT

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It will include supportive positive posts and advice as well as video clips to provide resilience and general tips for coping with tough times ahead.

STRESS SUPPORT

Have some “me time”

Many of us work long hours, meaning we often don’t spend enough time doing things we really enjoy.

It’s important to take some time for socialising, relaxation or exercise.

You could try setting aside a couple of nights a week for some quality “me time” away from work. It is good tone able to say “NO” sometimes 

Challenge yourself

Setting yourself goals and challenges, whether at work or outside, such as learning a new language or a new sport, can help build confidence. This may help you deal with stress.

It can also make you want to do things and be active.

Avoid unhealthy habits

Don’t rely on alcohol, smoking and caffeine as your ways of coping.

They might provide temporary relief, but in the long term, these crutches won’t solve your problems. They’ll just create new ones.

It’s best to tackle the cause of your stress.

Help other people

Evidence shows that people who help others, through activities such as volunteering or community work, often become more resilient.

If you don’t have time to volunteer, try to do someone a favour every day. It can be something as small as helping someone cross the road or going on a coffee run for colleagues.

Try to be positive

Look for the positives in life, and things for which you’re grateful.

Try writing down 3 things that went well, or for which you’re grateful, at the end of every day.

Accept the things you can’t change

Changing a difficult situation isn’t always possible. Try to concentrate on the things you do have control over.

For example, if your company is making big changes, you could focus on the things that you can control, such as looking for a new position.

The Eisenhower matrix

For more information of how to make decisions have a look here  – https://asana.com/resources/eisenhower-matrix

There is still much we CAN do to help maintain and improve our own mental health and wellbeing.