As we head into an especially busy time of year, it’s important to remember to look after ourselves.
And, as a leader, there are ways you can help your staff manage their wellbeing.
One of the most important, is encouraging them to practise regular self-care.
Ideally, a self-care routine is ongoing, not just something to use during particularly busy times, like the festive season.
An active self-care routine is beneficial for work/life and home/life, as it contributes to overall wellbeing.
What do we mean by ‘self-care’?
‘Self-care’ is the activities and practices we deliberately engage in to maintain and improve our general health and wellbeing.
It’s not just about responding to stress or burnout - it’s about creating good daily habits (and sticking to them) that support our wellbeing.
These can be getting regular exercise, eating well, getting enough sleep, or making time to relax with a good book.
Of course, what makes us feel good, or what can become a habit we will stick to, is different for everyone.
So, when encouraging self-care to your colleagues, remember to reiterate the self-care strategies (as outlined below) are suggestions only, it’s up to each individual to find what works best for them.