Many of us are working in new and different places due to Covid-19.
It can be hard to balance the workday if you are either working from home or back in the workplace with health and safety on your mind. It can be easy to forget to take breaks and/or move throughout the day.
Movement throughout your day can help alleviate stress and reduce anxiety.
Movement in the workplace relates not only to physical fitness but also to intellectual performance in your daily tasks. Interspersing short movements and exercises throughout the workday can boost your energy and increase engagement for your entire team.
Introducing movement in the workplace culture is an easy first step for your whole team. It is embraced better by your team when leadership leads by example and encourages the initiative.
Periodic movements can be incorporated in all activity to enhance your teams productivity and increase concentration.
Here are some easy and simple tips to incorporate movement into your workday:
- Take the stairs more throughout your day
- Hold “walking meetings,” taking notes on the go if needed on your phone
- Talk to colleagues in person or via Zoom meetings, rather than sending emails
- Walk to a farther bathroom
- Take short breaks outside for fresh air
- Stand up periodically
- Try small stretches or exercises like knee extensions or arm circles
It may seem simple but little efforts to move throughout your day will lead to big benefits in mental clarity and feeling more energetic throughout your day. This can make a huge difference for your teams overall attitude and engagement as we move forward in this new season of life.
