{"id":409,"date":"2024-10-24T17:20:10","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T17:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.humanmanager.net\/?p=409"},"modified":"2024-10-24T17:20:10","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T17:20:10","slug":"prioritizing-self-care-on-busy-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.humanmanager.net\/?p=409","title":{"rendered":"Prioritizing self-care on busy days\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Olakunle Yusuff<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s face it, even with flexible work structures\u2014remote, hybrid, full-time, part time, and others\u2014you sometimes feel overwhelmed and casually say, \u201cI am tired.\u201d It is familiar, right? We live in a fast-paced world such that balancing work, family, recreation, and others, often leaves little or no time for self-care.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are four effective strategies to prioritise self-care, even on your busiest days, and maintain a balanced state of physical and mental health:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.) Regular Exercises <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u202fExercising is one of the best ways to keep high energy levels and reduce stress. A brisk walk, short run, or home workout\u2014regular physical activity boosts mood, improves focus, and helps manage stress. An early morning or break time session of 20-30 minutes\u2019 walk around your neighborhood or office block may just be what makes the difference. Make exercise a non-negotiable part of your daily routine.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.) Meditation Break <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meditation breaks, no matter how short, can help you reset and stay relaxed or focused. A 5-minute session of mindfulness or deep breathing can clear your mind and reduce anxiety. These moments allow you to step away from the chaos and return to your tasks with a refreshed mindset. Breaks such as this may be most useful at the peak of your workload or start of day.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.) Spend Quality Time with Loved Ones <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spending time with family or friends helps you to decompress, share your thoughts, and feel supported. A brief phone call to a loved one during work hours or even a shared meal can uplift your spirits. Take advantage of lunch break to engage in non-work-related conversation. It is important to remember that meaningful relationships are part of what keeps you grounded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) Personal Time <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have me<\/em> time? Are you hard, fast, and disciplined with it? Enclosing yourself in your library to read a non-work-related book or exploring your hobbies could be the tonic that gives you that mental or physical relief. Plan your me<\/em> time ahead, make it regular, and be consistent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To achieve great physical and mental well-being, it is important that you are intentional about your work-life balance. A plan to exercise, meditate, socialise with friends and family, and most importantly, having your me<\/em> time must be a priority. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olakunle Yusuff is the Brand & Marketing Lead at <\/em>HumanManager Limited<\/em><\/a>. He shares his personal fitness journey with anyone who is looking to stay fit or seeking accountability partners.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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