When you’re working, it can be easy to get bogged down in your responsibilities and forget about your surroundings. After all, you’re so focused on getting things done that you might not even notice what you’re constantly going past.
However, you can improve your work life with just a few changes.
Get up and move frequently
While you should take breaks throughout the day to stretch, sit and eat, and get rest, you should also try to get up and move frequently. Studies have shown that if people do simple low-intensity activities like walking around for 3-5 minutes every hour, they are more likely to stay healthy, have less muscle fatigue, and have less likelihood of injury. Furthermore, if you have never tried to get up and move before, it can be surprising how much it helps you feel better. Try to get up and move frequently during the day, even if you don’t feel like it. This will help you stay more alert, keep your muscles and joints healthy and prevent fatigue. If you can’t move at all during your shift, try to get up and walk for a few minutes to just get away from your computer. This can help you stay healthy and alert during your shift.
Use colour to help you balance
Studies have shown that the human brain is more active when colour is used. So, if you’re looking to balance, add colour to your workspace. Use red pens and yellow sticky notes to help you focus, or decorate your desk with bright and colourful posters. The more you add colour to your workspace, the easier it will be to keep your attention focused. Furthermore, studies have shown that a single colour in the workplace can improve cognitive function, balance, and stress levels.
Red is a powerful colour that has been shown to stimulate the mind and increase focus. Red is also effective to bring balance to the rest of the workspace, which can help cut down on visual distractions. Yellow is a good for encouraging calmness, which can help improve balance and concentration. Yellow is also a great for reducing stress and keeping an open mind for new information, which can help with communication. Yellow is not a colour that is commonly found in offices, so it can help to add it to your workspace for balance.
Find ways to work with technology
Technology can be really useful for helping us be more productive at work. Apps such as Grammarly can help you proofread your emails, while it automation can help you improve your business strategy. Even if you are not using technology directly to help you, you can use it to play relaxing music to help you work.
Conclusion
Even if you have never felt unbalanced before, you have likely experienced periods of time where you feel off balance. Workplace transitions, new or changing responsibilities, or a shift in expectations can all cause this feeling of being off balance. While it may make you feel uncomfortable, it is important to accept this feeling and do your best to get back on track as quickly as possible and improve your work life balance.
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