Back to Office: How to Maintain Your Workplace Wellness

Let’s face it – work from home was a nightmare, initially.

When lockdown worldwide come into effect and we shifted to work from home mode, burnout became more real. We were spending more time working and staying online than before. Some people even became sleep-deprived while trying to be more productive. The expectation was: no office commute, more productivity. This however turned out farther from the truth.

We didn’t account for the distraction that we would face while working from home. We made up for the time lost due to distraction by working late, resulting in burnouts, stress, unhealthy sleeping schedules, and overall deteriorating mental health. Eventually, we adapted – like we always do.

Now that we’re going back to office, how do we switch gears and shift back to the previous normal? So, we can deliver the same level of productivity (no more in-between naps ☹), avoid stress, switch from Zoom calls to in-person chats, and be a rock star in general.

1. Plan your day – Planning your week in advance gives you an insight into the workload, and mentally prepares you, so there are no shocks on a missed deadline.

2. Take frequent breaks – Unlike work from home, where we take breaks as long as we like, returning to office may limit your breaks. When you have a deadline approaching, it can get stressful; taking breaks helps clear the mind and focus better. Many companies like Publicis Sapient encourage their employees to take breaks while working. Many Publicis Sapient employee reviews suggest that the company also conducts daily mindfulness meditation workshops for their people to improve their mental health. You can also do meditation before going to office.

3. Get away from social media and talk to your colleagues – We’ve had an overdose of social media during the pandemic. Take a break from it. Not in the fancy social media detox retreat type of ways, but in a simple take-your-eyes-off-the-phone way and talk to your colleagues in-between work. This will help you take your mind off work and help you relax.

4. Mute mobile notifications – Turn off your mobile notifications. This will help you focus and perform faster. For software engineers, this could create a peaceful environment and help you concentrate when you code. Many Publicis Sapient Consulting Bangalore reviews suggest that the company strives to create a peaceful work environment, so everyone can focus better and deliver their best.

5. Physical exercise – Getting back to sitting for 8-9 hours straight may become a trouble for few. Exercising would help avoid problems. Working out for an hour after office or before coming to office may help avoid sitting-related problems. Not to mention, it will keep you in shape.