Tips to keep that balance:

Ask for help!
If you’re finding your workload overwhelming, let someone know. Ask for help, or let a manager know. It never should be a burden. Asking for help will also aid in stress relief.

It’s okay to say ‘No’
If you’ve already got enough to do, it’s okay to say no when someone else asks you to do a task and you’re too busy. Saying yes and not being able to complete the task/help might even be a hindrance.

Do a Going-Home checklist to avoid taking work home with you
Set a task list to start working on again tomorrow. List the things you have accomplished today. Check-in with your colleagues where you are all at. Switch off from there and enjoy your home time.

Enjoy your annual leave!
If you’ve booked leave, take it and enjoy it! Don’t worry about what you’ll be coming back to when you begin your holiday. There should be no guilt in taking leave and enjoying it fully. Turn that ‘out of office’ on and make the most of it.

Take your breaks and stay hydrated.
This is important – a lot of us forget to take our breaks from being too focused on tasks or just being too busy – having a little break to stretch, breathe and have a drink helps us think clearer. You’ll thank yourself for it.
I hope these tips help you to achieve a healthier approach to work!

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•  Always revise on the business you’re going to work for. The more you know, the better. Suppose your new colleagues ask you questions on the history of the business or their business values. In that case, it’s best to make sure you feel confident that you know as much as possible about the business.
• Dress appropriately; make sure you feel confident and comfortable! There’s nothing worse than feeling uncomfortable in an outfit! If you need to be able to move around, wear more relaxed clothing. If you’re sitting at a desk, wear something that won’t restrict your arms or be uncomfortable to sit in. If you have a uniform, try it on when you receive it to make sure it fits nicely. It really does help.
•  Do some mindfulness when you start the day. Relax into the day, settle your mind, and ease into it. Wake up a little earlier to fit it into your day, to walk in feeling relaxed and ready!
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help! No one will expect you to know all the ins and outs of a role straight away – if you need assistance, just ask. If they’re a good employer, they’ll be happy to help.
• Check your bag the night before – have you got everything you need? Keys? Money? Phone? ID badge? Being prepared will stop any unnecessary running around in the morning, leading to a more relaxed start to the day.

I hope these tips are helpful and get you through that first day anticipation!

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1. Plan what you want to eat for the week

Having a structured meal plan makes life so much easier for me. I hate getting home from work and thinking, what is even in the fridge and what can I make from it. Then it leads to a stressful trip to the local supermarket after work, with other people rushing around, who are probably feeling the exact same. I like to make a list and meal plan with my other half on a Saturday night, down to the ingredients we need, then go shopping. Then I don’t have to think about it for another 7 days.  My evenings then have more room to do what I really want to do!

2. Try and fit in at least 7 hours of sleep a night

According to research, an adult realistically needs between 6-9 hours’ sleep to function well. This isn’t always achievable! But to help, I use my iPhone to plan a sleep schedule, when I should start winding down and reduce my screen time, to how many hours sleep I’ll (hopefully) be getting. I do tend to let this go a bit at the weekend, allowing myself to stay up a little later, and sleep in a little longer. I use an alarm that awakes you gently, allowing you to feel rested and awoken more naturally, than rudely awoken by a loud beep!

3. The routine before going to bed

This one is really important to me! I really like my sleep (it’s probably why I’ve written two points about it). I find after the evening’s events, whether that be just eating dinner and watching TV, or seeing my friends or going to the gym, that having a shower, brushing my teeth, doing my skin-care routine and having a read of a book or listening to some relaxing music before bed makes me feel 100% more relaxed than just jumping into bed straight after doing something, allowing me to fall asleep faster and have a more satisfying rest.

4. Planning for work

This isn’t possible for every job of course. But for my job, I find keeping a work diary helps me. I plan everything pretty much for the month, so I know what is scheduled for every day possible. Before I leave work every day – I write down the things I need to do the following working day. That way I am not thinking about it and trying to remember it at 3am! When tasks are completed, I cross them out, which makes me feel accomplished. Organising emails, folders or even just my stationery helps me feel less stressed at work. Any little thing helps!

5. Make time to keep your space organised

I always was told “a messy space leads to a messy mind”. I do believe that statement to be true. I tend to ‘reset the house’ before I go to bed so the house is clean for the morning. I always give myself 10-15 minutes to do this, even if it’s just organising the cushions on the sofa or putting last night’s dishes away.

Even though I would consider myself to be pretty organised and in a good routine, sometimes there just are not enough hours in the day… and that’s okay! I’d say one of the worst things you can do is pressure yourself. Nothing has to be “perfect”. These are just the ones I find the most useful. Try a few things that could be possible for you and look back and see if you notice a difference in stress and anxiety levels!

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