Mental health is a hot topic for our personal lives, but did you know that business mental health is just as important? What is business mental health and what does it look like? How can we begin taking care of our business mental health?
Spring is in the air and those vacations are beginning to be scheduled. But your business mental health should be considered year long. There are things that we can do to create our own oasis right at our desk and on our calendars. Remember, the fear that you are not available is not a reason to not take time off. The truth is that you can spend time 24/7 with your job and if you believe this is what is going to keep your job, you are incorrect. In fact, someone that knows how to say no and takes time for yourself will make you a better worker.
Some things that you can do right at your desk or workspace are to have something with your favorite color. We are drawn to a color that we like and whatever that color is currently, you can surround your area with that color. Have a saying or photo that represents happiness in your life. These sound so simple, but when we are in the middle of a project or a difficult day, a glimpse at the color or photo will bring a smile to your face.
Smiling….did you know that a smile will help your negative outlook. Yes, we may need to fake it till it is real but make your face smile. Smiling changes your attitude. You have heard fake it till you make it. Fake the smile until you someday realize those smiles are coming naturally.