Why Self-Care Matters At Work: Strategies For Better Well-being

What does your self-care routine look like? For some, it might involve doing yoga, while for others; thirty minutes of book reading daily can do wonders in lifting their mood. While both self-care practices sound extremely good, chances are you don’t practise them at the workplace. Usually, the things you love the most are traditionally reserved for outside working hours, for example, grabbing your favourite food or meditating.

But it’s important to understand that neglecting self-care during the most stressful hours of your day, i.e., work hours, is not a healthy practice. As time changes, it’s becoming clear that prioritising self-care throughout the day is more beneficial than hustling all day and leaving your ‘me’ time for later.

“With the constant stress and the need to cope with the modern demands of the workplace, it is often easy to lose sight of our well-being. Today, self-care is not just a choice or simply finding time between tasks but a necessity, amidst deadlines and meetings. It is precisely during these moments when taking care of yourself serves as a guiding light,” said our expert, Dr. Priya Kaul, Spiritual Life Coach and Founder of Healing With Priya Kaul. 

Simply put, it’s important to consider self-care a regular part of your routine. You’ll be surprised to see how taking out time between work hours for self-care isn’t going to hamper your productivity; instead, improve it all together.

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Our other expert, Dr. Neeta Joshi, a medical officer at Nemani Dispensary Kandivali West, Mumbai, talked about some effective self-care strategies that need to be followed daily at work. 

3 Ways To Practise Self-care At Work

Socialise With Coworkers

Self-care doesn’t necessarily mean that you are on your own. If socialising brings you joy, make an effort to connect with your colleagues. Take advantage of the break times and initiate a lighthearted and fun conversation with them. 

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Take Your Breaks Outside

Sticking to your desk for straight nine hours isn’t healthy for your mind and body. “Schedule short breaks throughout the day to rest and recharge. Even a few minutes away from your desk can help reduce stress and improve focus,” said Dr. Joshi. 

Practise Mindfulness

Incorporate mindfulness techniques into your work routine, such as deep breathing,  exercises or quick meditation sessions. This can help you stay grounded and calm amidst daily challenges.

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