Self-care is no longer a luxury for leaders; in today’s demanding workdays, where there is usually no balance between personal life and work, creating a culture of self-care in the workplace is vital for everyone.
Practicing self-care at work can only have a positive impact as it can help us to apply effective time management, feel more productive and become our most effective and authentic selves. Self-care is about being proactive rather than reactive and on a regular basis at work, it will help us to take control of our life, manage stress and feel more balanced.
Self-care and time management go hand-in-hand
Tips for mastering time management at work
- Focus on activities that provide the greatest returns
- Organize your to-do list based on the importance of a task rather than its urgency
- Avoid multitasking
- Take breaks; regular breaks increase productivity, mental well-being, decision making, and memory
- Learn how to say no
- Remember the 80/20 rule: 80% of your output comes from 20% of your inputs
- Eliminate distractions, i.e. social media, web browsing, co-workers, text messages, instant messaging
8 actions for effective self-care at work
#1 Move your body in every chance
#2 Acknowledge your accomplishments
#3 Choose a healthy and delicious lunch
#4 Create an ergonomic workspace
#5 Choose clothing that makes you feel confident within your office’s dress code
#6 Socialize with coworkers
#7 Take a few days off even if you don’t have plans for a journey
#8 Be mindful on your current tasks
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