Don’t hesitate to actually use your paid time off like vacation—you’ve earned that time and it’s yours to enjoy. Believe it or not, work absences can boost productivity and engagement once you return. Your employer will benefit from your produc - tivity boost, and you will benefit from taking a well-deserved break. If you are not feeling well then make sure you use a sick day. It will help you heal your body and get back to 100% and it will not bring the bug into the office which can affect others in the office. SLEEP IS VERY IMPORTANT Yes, the big game is on tonight or you want to catch up on your favorite TV shows or what is happening on social media, but missing out on getting enough sleep interferes with focus and creativity, reduces problem-solving skills, and brings down overall productivity. It may be tempting after a long day at work to try and squeeze as much leisure as you can out of the late hours of the evening, but you’ll pay a price the next day and in the long term. Good sleep habits will help you deal with work- place stress and keep you engaged throughout the day. It is important to listen to your body and take the steps to make sure that it is well maintained as you can’t buy a new one and it has to last you a long time.
BE PROACTIVE ABOUT YOUR CAREER AND MAKE IT A PRIORITY. Don’t wait for things to happen, take the initia- tive to talk to your manager about your profes- sional goals and make sure you and your manager are on the same page about your future. This will make future conversations easier and allow them to create opportunities and develop a plan to help with your career goals, which will help to limit your future stress. GET ACTIVE AND STAY ACTIVE Sitting all day at your job is not a good thing for your physical or mental health, so get moving. Make sure that you are getting up or standing often and getting exercise both at and away from work. Regular standing, moving, and light aerobic exercise throughout the day will reduce stress. So make sure that you take a walk while at the office, or better yet, have a walking meeting and get your colleagues involved to get you creative juices flowing, it will be good for you and the business. DON’T TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PAID TIME OFF HOWEVER, DON’T BE AFRAID TO USE IT ALSO
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SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • JANUARY 2021
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