We’ve heard tales throughout the years of “9:5” people who kill themselves because they can’t reconcile work and life. The story of 32-year-old Amarachi Ugochukwu, an Ikorodu bank employee in charge of marketing, stands out among these. Around 1:00 pm, she was said to have consumed a toxic chemical in the bank’s washroom and left a note detailing her fraudulent activities. This demonstrates how important mental health is to overall welfare and a work-life balance.
- Balance Between Work and Life *
The unseen but highly significant daily battle to strike a balance between work and personal obligations takes place in the quiet hallways of the corporate world. to strike a balance between life and work; - *Set task priorities: Acquire the ability to distinguish between important and urgent tasks. Put less important things on the back burner and concentrate on what really requires your immediate attention.
- Establish limits: Make it obvious where work and personal life end. This could entail setting aside time for hobbies and leisure as well as adhering to set work hours and refraining from reviewing work-related emails after hours.
- Learn to say no: If you’re already overwhelmed, it’s acceptable to turn down more work. Explain your workload restrictions to your management in an authoritative manner.
- Accept technology: Make use of programs and resources that improve productivity and communication. To optimize your workflow, take into account scheduling tools, communication platforms, and project management software.
- Make self-care a priority by giving your physical and emotional health the attention they need. This can entail doing regular exercise, maintaining a good diet, getting enough rest, practicing meditation, or going outside. Adaptable Work Schedules
- Flexible work arrangements should be implemented by the organization. Technology breakthroughs have made it possible for people to access information from anywhere, so employees no longer need to work in an office to be productive. Flexible work arrangements, like remote work or flexible hours, also support improved mental health and a healthy work-life balance.
- In addition to the mental health component, if a person works from home or has flexible hours, internet use and other office costs are greatly decreased.
- Encourage Mental Vigilance
- Employers and organizations can support increased mental awareness at work by:
- Establish a supportive atmosphere for transformation.
- Encourage employees with mental health issues to engage in and benefit from their jobs.
- Encourage backing from the leadership
- Increase knowledge about prevalent mental health issues like depression and anxiety, and motivate staff to get treatment when they need it.
- Programs for employee assistance (EAP) should be started. *EAP With Wellness!
- At Wellness HMO, we recognize the value of developing a staff that is empowered and mentally strong. We provide professional assistance to meet the mental, emotional, and leadership development needs of your team.
- We kindly welcome you to get in touch with us right now to arrange a free consultation!
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