World Wellbeing Week 2021
Now in its third year, World WellBeing Week runs in the last week of June, with the 2021 campaign running from 21st-25th June. The campaign is co-ordinated by Wellbeing World and aims to raise awareness of wellbeing, its importance in society and workplace wellbeing.
The pandemic has also revealed a capacity for change, never before thought possible, with people adapting mentally and physically. It has brought with it new ways of thinking and resilience, and one word on everyone’s lips has been ‘wellbeing’.
But what is wellbeing?
Essentially a good or satisfactory condition of existence, wellbeing is also a state of being comfortable, healthy or happy. It has never before been so important.
Any acknowledgement of wellbeing is a move in the right direction, and it is often something which brings with it a wide variety of interpretations. Wellbeing will always mean different things to different people, across different ages and different cultures, and this will change as circumstances change.
How is wellbeing achieved?
It’s a good question and there are a number of theories. Research conducted by the New Economics Foundation gives us five ways to wellbeing: Connect, Be active, Take notice, Keep learning and Give. These are certainly important.
Over the last two decades in the corporate environment, through our own research and working since 2011 with a wide variety of practitioners and experts, locally and internationally, we have compiled our own template for what we feel contributes to deep and meaningful wellbeing.
Top Tips for Self-Care at Work to Avoid Burnout
The pandemic has of course been a major catalyst for workplace burnout. There are some simple tips that can help you prevent burnout in your daily life.
- 1. Remember to take regular, short breaks to stretch and to give your eyes and your brain a rest. Go outside, if and where you can.
- 2. Ask for help and assistance when needed.
- 3. Practice mindfulness if things become stressful. Being in the present, increases awareness and clarity, which directly enhances wellbeing.
- 4. The 4-7-8 breathing technique is also known to bring instant calm (breathe in to a count of 4, hold for 7, and exhale to a count of 8).
- 5. And, remember to segregate work and home life, and introduce a more healthful work/life balance (more of this later this week).
For more information on wellbeing, how you can take care of yourself, click here.
