Today marks one year since the first UK coronavirus lockdown was announced. For this film we asked four professionals, in four different fields, about how their working lives have changed – and what tips for wellbeing they will be taking forward into the next year.
Change doesn’t have to mean bad.
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Here’s some resources you might find useful after viewing the video:
Davina says she's used video calls to stay in touch with her colleagues. While they can be a great way to keep in contact, some people feel anxious, uncomfortable or awkward using this technology. Leapers have put together some tips to help you feel relaxed and in control during video calls.
Enjoying walks in the local park has helped Sabrina to stay focused and mindful. This PDF from Unilever explores how you can make the most of your break times to allow yourself to de-stress and recover your mental energy.
Ben explains his workplaces has had to make dramatic changes to manage during the COVID-19 pandemic. Such big changes can be difficult to cope with, but this guide from the British Psychological Society can help you and your colleagues to manage your emotions during this stressful time.
Working together as a team, celebrating successes and sharing challenges has been really helpful for Chris. This guide from Our NHS People aims to teach you the basics of team resilience, along with several behavioural strategies to help you and your colleagues deal with adversity, pressure and stress together.
If you've used wellness action plans (WAPs) before - or would like to start using them now - it is important to consider how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected your workplace. This booklet from Mind will help you upgrade your current WAPs, or write entirely new ones, which fit our new ways of working better.
As more and more of us are vaccinated, we're slowly getting closer to a return to 'normal'. But what will that be like? It's normal to have concerns about lockdowns lifting and people returning to their usual workplaces. This guide can help both managers and employees to prepare for a return in the near future.
Trying to keep up with the news about coronavirus can be distressing. There are many conflicting reports, and you might find yourself feeling confused or frightened sometimes. This article offers tips on staying informed while limiting the stress that constant news updates can cause.
