How to Look After Your Well-Being at Work
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- July 12, 2025
The importance of looking after your well-being at work cannot be overstated, particularly with burnout becoming a prevalent issue in the workplace. People often focus on self-care and well-being at home, but there is a lot that you can do at work that can improve your mental health and create a healthy balance between work and home. Read on to find out more.
Building Healthy Work Habits
First, you should start by building healthy daily work habits. This will involve things like establishing clear email hours, taking regular breaks throughout the day (including not using screens), using an ergonomic setup, and avoiding leaves (working while sick or outside of contracted hours). These are all habits that can improve your daily well-being and are backed by strong evidence.
Prioritising Mental & Physical Health
Everyone knows the importance of looking after physical and mental health, but this is not always easy when you work a full-time, demanding job. Around 875,000 UK workers suffer from work-related stress, depression, or anxiety annually, so it is clear that stress management is hugely important. Here are a few ways to prioritise your physical and mental health:
- Make time for regular exercise
- Maintain a healthy diet
- Get 7-9 hours of sleep each night
- Practice meditation
- Socialise during the week
- Engage in hobbies in spare time
Recognising When to Seek Professional Help
It is common to feel stress at work, but you need to know when this is becoming a problem. A few warning signs of burnout to look out for include:
- Prolonged periods of stress
- Exhaustion even after sleep and rest
- Feeling detached from daily activities
- Emotional numbness
- Difficulty focusing
If you are worried about burnout and work-related stress, you can speak with HR, occupational health services, or get external support. If you suffer an accident at work that was not your fault, it is wise to consult with legal specialists who can help you claim compensation.
Embracing Flexibility & Well-Being Tools
Flexible working has been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to remote and hybrid working, many employers are experimenting with four-day working weeks. Be sure to take advantage of any flexible working offered by your employer, as this can make it much easier to look after your well-being. Additionally, digital well-being tools, including meditation apps, can help improve mental health and reduce burnout.
The advice in this post should be useful and help improve your well-being at work. The importance of your well-being cannot be overstated as it can impact all areas of life. Neglecting well-being can lead to physical and/or mental health difficulties, including burnout, so you want to find ways to support your well-being at work and at home to lead a happy and healthy lifestyle.
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