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What makes a good day? The answer might be different for each of us but there are some general resilience / health routines that can help across the board. There are also some principles of positively approaching the day ahead from a work point of view . Below are some tips to make the most of the day . A good sleep is a great start. It is the body's recovery and renewal time and most of us need at least 6-8 hours a night.
Ways To Make It HappenBefore Work:Fuel your body for the day ahead - a good breakfast and hydration to get the brain functioning. 'Set your intentions: Think about the day ahead..ask yourself 'What is important today? 'What specific goal do I have for today? Visualise your ideal day - Picture the most important things going well Pick something to look forward to in the day - however small - might be having a coffee with a friend...or sitting having lunch in the sun! As you get startedPlan your use of time - Plan a block of time to work on your most challenging task. Remember we can only focus intensely between 60-90 minutes without needing to take a break. Create another slot for reading and responding to messages. Batching like tasks together is more efficient. During the day Set the tone of the day by determining your own attitude and behaviour - it will make a difference how you come across to others and to how others treat you. Practice appreciation and a random act of kindness through the day - catch someone doing right ! Notice the effect on both of you. Assume the best of others - if someone shows bad behaviour, try to see that this is a good person who is threatened in some way or upset - most people do not get up in the morning and say 'I am going to be difficult today' - and sometimes we have no idea what others are dealing with in their lives and minds. Name any frustrations or annoyances - when we name feelings or emotions, our brain can begin to process them and make choices how to deal with them. Remind ourself of your goal today and your positive thing to look forward to - set yourself a reminder or a symbol to keep it in focus. Refresh and recharge - managing your energy as well as your time really helps - take a break every 90 minutes maximum - even if it's just getting up and going for a walk or getting a drink or a breath of fresh air. You will come back to your tasks more renewed with greater productivity. Lunch timeEat some good quality food to help fuel your body for the afternoon, and remember to drink water. Connect with a colleague or a work mate - make space for interacting with at least one person that you like - it releases oxytocin and makes us feel good. Move - go for a walk and get some fresh air - clears the head, uses up stress chemicals and releases endorphins to improve our mood.-
End Of The DayAcknowledge the work done - jot down what needs to be a priority in the morning Celebrate your success - look at what you have achieved not just what has not got done..... Practice gratitude - think of 3 of the best things that happened today however small. Remember them when you are going to sleep. Plan a good sleep routine that works for you -minimise technology, leave this emails till the morning, plan relaxing activities to unwind. EAPworks is available to you for support or assist in giving strategies to manage a situation... If you or workplace need some coaching or support, give us a call on 0800 SELF HELP - 0800 735 343. |