Escapism may not be a long-term solution! but it can work wonders when used to restore a sense of tranquillity! however fleeting. And it can take many forms! often helping others as well as yourself. A couple of stories I have heard within Acas spring to mind:
Neil Parker! an adviser from Newcastle! ran a marathon in his back garden and managed to raise £2!500 for the NHS! as well as all our spirits in the process
another colleague! Anna Jones! rose to the challenge of celebrating her daughter’s birthday by creating a 70s-themed party at her home in the South West
Of course! binge watching Netflix is another credible option!
Take the tips that work for you
I am grateful to my colleague Maxine Henley who shared the following tips on how to belarus phone number library after yourself. They have proved very popular with staff at Acas. In Maxine’s words:
self-care is a priority for everyone:so why not embrace time you would have ‘wasted’ on commuting and spend it on you
gratitude is good for you: reflecting on what you are grateful for or book your list of in your life can lift your mood and relax you
routine supports you: be structured in your new work routine. Get up! get comfortable and ready for work
time in nature restores you: try to spend some time outdoors – even if it’s walking unlock the potential of personalized digital marketing for your brand the block before work
connection keeps you going: with loved ones and friends! by phone or virtually – helps reduce feelings of isolation
productivity is personal to you: know when you are most and least productive and wheel your cogs accordingly
Many colleagues have described recent weeks as a ‘rollercoaster’! feeling up one day and quite down the next. There is no one way to cope. I hope everyone finds what’s right for them.Managers have feelings too: managing mental health during the coronavirus pandemic
22 April 2020
Susan Clews ! Acas Chief Executive
Acas Chief Executive Susan Clews has worked in Acas frontline operations and as Director of Strategy and Chief Operations Officer.