Staff Wellbeing (Lauren Dragon)

Staff Wellbeing

We have arrived at week 3 of the term and it is well and truly in full swing!

As things begin to ramp up, it is important we make a conscious effort to keep implementing healthy work habits.

There is a brief summary of an article below from Beyond Blue on ‘Finding the work-life balance sweet spot’, that may provide you with some tips on setting some healthy habits at work.

A gentle reminder for those of you who were interested in joining the Staff Wellbeing Committee at BSHS for 2023 to please get in contact with me by the end of this week.

Have a good week ahead.

Finding the work-life balance sweet spot

‘Work-life balance’ is a phrase you probably hear often – and it describes a goal that anyone who’s ever been employed relates to. Because, let’s face it, there’s more to life than work, no matter how rewarding your job or career.

Yet genuine work-life balance might seem impractical or even fantasy. A culture where ‘working hard’ is often promoted as the best path to success doesn’t always leave room to achieve other needs and goals.

Juggling the need to earn money and filling a desire to have non-work interests, activities and commitments is challenging. Perfect work-life balance probably doesn’t exist – what it looks like largely depends on what suits you and those close to you.

If working overtime becomes the norm rather than the exception, or you need more flexibility, chat with your manager or supervisor about your concerns. Assuming they’re human, they should get where you’re coming from.

Leaving work ‘on time’ isn’t always possible. Busy periods, tight deadlines or spells of intense activity can lead you to feel the need to go beyond standard hours. Working for longer doesn’t necessarily mean you’re being productive – sometimes you may want to say ‘no’ to certain requests, and that’s ok. Pre-planning activities for after work can be a good way to be better organised to leave on time.

Satisfying downtime (away from work) is a sure-fire way to feel like you’re achieving a healthy balance. Limit the amount of work you do at home – including responding to phone calls, texts and emails. Successfully switching on and off from work will help you de-stress and sleep better.

Finding the right balance between professional and personal satisfaction is tricky. Take care of yourself and consider the benefits of some of that effort being spread elsewhere.

To read the full article visit this link:

Finding the work-life balance sweet spot (beyondblue.org.au)