Health is not purely physical; social and mental well-being both play a vital role. We must be healthy to be effective – in personal endeavors and at work. Focusing on the following 3 areas will increase your well-being, both personally and professionally.
Establish Control
Studies have shown that workers with increased control over tasks are happier and more productive. A lack of control at work or home can be a big source of stress. Seek a job in a well-staffed clinic with a clearly defined list of individual objectives. Take your scheduled breaks and use them to relax and eat well. Consider taking on professional responsibilities that give you control without compromising your free time.
View Things Holistically
Your home-life and work-life are linked. Find ways to synchronize them. It may be that you report lab results or undertake follow-up calls to clients from home so you can pick up your children on time. Consider your home life in your working day – if something’s on your mind, tell a trusted colleague. Acknowledging the union of work and home can help nurture your mental wellbeing.
Consider your home life in your working day – if something’s on your mind, tell a trusted colleague.
Change Your Perspective
Try to see the advantage in everything. If you drop your drink, enjoy 5 minutes of mental downtime while you mop up. Consider an unpleasant client a training exercise in communication. Share success stories amongst colleagues, from heart-warming cases to finding a better-fitting pair of work trousers. Share good times and spread the happiness around.
Conclusion
Rest, eat well, exercise – and make sure your work-life allows you the time to do so frequently. At work, share good times, recognize positives, and stimulate your mind with appropriate levels of responsibility. Both personal and professional wellbeing will improve when you achieve this.