Promoting healthy lifestyles at work is one of the top workplace resolutions. Engaged and productive employees are more productive. Healthy employees are more likely to stay with the company for longer. Employees should be encouraged to take mental breaks every day. This is one way to encourage good office habits. A majority of North American employees believe that taking a daily break can help them feel refreshed. However, 38% do not feel that their companies encourage them to take breaks. This has to change.
Happy new year!
It is one of the most important places we spend our time. We can make it more enjoyable and healthier. It doesn't take long or much effort to create a healthier environment. High productivity and focus are possible only if you're physically and mentally healthy.
Make New Year's Resolutions to help you look forward to next year and take positive steps towards achieving them. However, don't make generic resolutions that are impossible to measure. Instead, make sure you are setting goals that are both relevant and achievable in your career.
Organizing your email inbox
The most common New Year resolution that fails is to do nothing. While it may not seem like a big deal, it is one of the most common ways that many people procrastinate. This is a time when you can go through your emails to get rid of the useless ones. This will allow you to be more organized and less stressful at work. This will help you put things back together.
Stop procrastinating when it comes to your job
If you want to improve your work productivity, try avoiding procrastination on the job. Procrastinators put off important tasks in order to wait for the right time or mood to complete a task. Understanding the root of procrastination can help you to overcome it. Start by imagining your future self completing an unpleasant task, and then ask yourself questions about how you want to be in the future.
Consider setting a deadline, especially if you have a tendency to procrastinate about tasks. The idea of setting deadlines makes the tasks more concrete and gives you a sense of urgency. However, deadlines must be used to help you achieve your goals. If they cause more problems that they solve, they might be counterproductive.
A lunch break is a good idea every day
A great way to increase workplace engagement is to take a daily lunch break. A recent study by Tork found that taking lunch breaks regularly boosts employee engagement. Plan a daily time away from work with your manager and make sure you enforce it.
It can be beneficial to take a short break from your work every day. This can help you feel healthier and make your job more enjoyable. It can keep your brain strong, which will result in more productivity. It will also keep you mentally organized. January is also performance review season. This is a good time for you to begin thinking about your goals, and work towards them.
Promoting a culture of learning in the workplace
Creating a learning culture at work has a number of benefits, from attracting top talent to improving retention rates. A learning culture encourages employees to be motivated and engaged, which in turn promotes growth. It also fosters innovation. Moreover, a learning culture promotes high performance, with employees at learning-focused organizations being 37% more productive.
According to research, one third of knowledge workers would like new skills. A plan is the best way to reach this goal. You'll be able to identify what you need and what resources you can use to reach your goal. The next step is to set aside a specific time each day to reach your goals. Don't rush this process, as it will take time and effort.