So, what happens when you create whitespace or strategic pauses in your work and personal space? Let's look at the personal benefits first...
REDUCED STRESS AND ANXIETY
When you step back from the demands of life, reflect, question your assumptions, connect the dots, and reboot, you experience a reduction in stress and anxiety.
When whitespace becomes the culture in your work environment, the following
IMPROVED FOCUS AND CREATIVITY
Clearing your mind of clutter and distractions allows for improved focus and creativity.
ENHANCED EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
Taking time for rest, reflection, and renewal increases feelings of happiness and contentment, leading to enhanced emotional well-being.
benefits are inevitable...
BETTER PHYSICAL HEALTH AND ENERGY LEVELS
Incorporating self-care activities, such as exercise and good nutrition, into your whitespace routine improves your physical health and energy levels.
Increased awareness of the cost of busy work versus productive work. A culture shift toward a smarter use of work hours. Reductions in email, reports, and other wasteful touchpoints.
IMPROVED RELATIONSHIPS
By making time for self-care and reducing your stress, you can connect and communicate more meaningfully and less reactively, resulting in improved relationships.
More productive (and fewer or shorter) meetings.
INCREASED RESILIENCE AND ABILITY TO COPE
Allowing yourself time and space to recharge enhances your resilience and ability to cope with challenges.
Smarter use of technology.
Improvement in work-life balance.
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June 2023 | Collective Action Magazine
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