Your mental resilience allows you to recover smoothly from failure, setbacks or stress. It’s like bouncing back into balance. The good news is that you can develop resilience. We provide  you with several pillars on which you can build further. On to a more productive, efficient and positive work life!
4 tips to strengthen your mental health at work
1. Take care of yourself
Love yourself and accept who you are in all your aspects. Be gentle with yourself (and others) and let go of perfectionism and the need for control. Consciously incorporate energy giving activities into your working day. The bow cannot always be tight. Even a short break can boost your concentration and reduce restlessness. A walk during your lunch break, 5 minutes of breathing exercises, a quick daydream or a chat. Take care of your body and choose healthy food. Get enough rest and pay attention to your sleep hygiene.
2. Guard your boundaries
Reflecting on your energy drainers is an essential tool for maintaining your balance. Once you are aware of what causes you stress and what effect it has on you, you can set your boundaries. Even if it sometimes feels very uncomfortable to say no, it is totally okay to set limits in a constructive way. Sticking to your daily work schedule provides not only structure but also peace of mind. Establish a clear separation between work and private life (even if you work from home). Additionally, make clear agreements with colleagues and managers about contact outside working hours. Put your smartphone aside more often and choose to relax in the evening! That way, you can start the next working day recharged.
3. Activate your growth mindset
Be curious and try out something new. It breaks the routine and prevents boredom. Challenges provide new perspectives and are energy boosters. Whether you choose to attend a networking event, take a yoga workshop or learn a new language. Stepping out of your comfort zone and learning something new is about growing as a person and as a professional. You not only increase your skills but also strengthen your motivation. Who knows, you might even discover a new talent!
4. Ask for help
Asking for help is absolutely not a sign of weakness or vulnerability. It shows strength, insight and self-knowledge. Not sure yet where your pitfalls and limits lie or how to start a self-analysis? Find out all about it in this blog article. In addition, build a good business and personal network around you of friends, colleagues and mentors whom you can rely upon. A lending ear, a sounding board, a technical helpline. Connect with people with whom you can talk openly, ask questions or express concerns. If you encounter serious problems, seek help from the person of trust or HR in your company. You can also seek external professional help from a doctor, coach or therapist.
Developing your resilience is a lifelong exercise. The greater your ability to recover quickly from a setback or disappointment, the faster you will bounce back into balance.
We hope that our tips can serve as a basis for a more productive, efficient, and positive work life. If you do become unbalanced, don’t keep it to yourself. Talk about it with someone you feel safe with.
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