{"id":21577,"date":"2018-11-22T17:28:26","date_gmt":"2018-11-22T17:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fifteen-staging.fifteen.dev\/blog\/looking-after-number-1-thoughts-on-self-care\/"},"modified":"2018-11-22T17:28:26","modified_gmt":"2018-11-22T17:28:26","slug":"looking-after-number-1-thoughts-on-self-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fifteendesign.co.uk\/blog\/looking-after-number-1-thoughts-on-self-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking After Number 1: Thoughts on Self Care"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last week I\u2019d spotted on the grapevine that it was \u2018self-care\u2019 week<\/a> and I really wanted to do a piece on this because it\u2019s something I feel strongly about. Unfortunately, I didn\u2019t manage to get a post out last week; being busy got in the way and that\u2019s not uncommon for many of us.<\/p>\n

\"Work<\/a><\/p>\n

A week on from this, I thought it would be a good idea to big up last week\u2019s \u2018Self-Care\u2019 Campaign which is an annual initiative to help raise awareness and focus on providing support for self-care across communities, families and generations.<\/p>\n

\u2018Choosing Self Care for Life\u2019 is the strapline for this year\u2019s campaign and many organisations were encouraged to use \u2018Self Care Week\u2019 as a hook to help people choose self-care for a healthier and happier life. Furthermore, mental health and behavioural conditions now contribute to a large percentage of work \u2018sick notes\u2019 from GPs, so there is no time like the present to start focusing on and taking responsibility for our individual self-care.<\/p>\n

\"Working<\/a><\/p>\n

With Christmas on the countdown and cold, dark night\u2019s drawing in, this time of year can dampen our spirits and put us in bah humbug mode, so it\u2019s incredibly important to ensure that we are our top priority as flu season takes hold.<\/p>\n

With the word \u2018self-care\u2019 being banded around a lot these days I\u2019m keen to not to let \u2018self-care\u2019 fall in the trap of being dismissed as something the rare few get to do in our busy non-stop lives. Moreover, we shouldn\u2019t feel guilty for participating in a spot of self-care in the workplace either. With long working hours, stressful commutes and very little \u2018you\u2019 time it\u2019s very important to be productive in our approach to the time we do have on our hands.<\/p>\n

\"Go<\/a><\/p>\n

A spot of self-care in the workplace could be to firstly, make sure you do take your lunch break and secondly to use that time well. A brisk walk on your lunch break is one step towards promoting positive self-care whilst at work. I\u2019ve always found exercise an amazing medicine for lifting your mood, and there\u2019s nothing like fresh air and a brisk walk to \u2018re-set\u2019 and stimulate your productive flow when you step foot back in the office.<\/p>\n

Taking every opportunity to leave your computer and have a little chat with colleagues is a touch of positive self-care. Communicating face to face with someone, having a chat and walking away from your desk for 5 minutes is a short, time-efficient way of promoting self-care in our technologically driven lives.<\/p>\n

\"Coffee<\/a><\/p>\n

Creating a healthy workspace contributes to promoting self-care at work. This could be in the form of a stringent desk cleanout operation. What do you need? What\u2019s lying around on your desk for the sake of it? I like to make sure blinds are open and to have as much natural light as possible so I can have a screen break and look outside for ideas and thought gathering.<\/p>\n

Positive self-care in and out of the workplace breeds productivity in all aspects of our lives and helps us to feel happier, makes us more compassionate and increases our energy levels, which means that the time we do have to ourselves is used to full effect.<\/p>\n

Self-care shouldn\u2019t just be one week but all year round to find what works for you and ensure you look after yourself this Winter. At Fifteen<\/a> we’re lucky enough to work hard and play hard with a range of activities and events to keep our team motivated and happy.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Last week I\u2019d spotted on the grapevine that it was \u2018self-care\u2019 week and I really wanted to do a piece on this because it\u2019s something I feel strongly about. Unfortunately, I didn\u2019t manage to get a post out last week; being busy got in the way and that\u2019s not uncommon for many of us. 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