Maintaining Mental Health At Work In Another Year of Uncertainty

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Two weeks ago we were working on a post about how great it was to be almost back to normal times in the office, but now the schools, restaurants and gyms are closed again and we’re back to working from home. What is there to say?

Of course, we feel gutted. Our routine has been upended once again, and the anxiety of contracting COVID-19 that we felt for the majority of last year has started to creep back, only now it’s the fear of catching a new variant. The idea of reuniting with friends and loved ones abroad seems far away once again.

This is often promptly followed by a sweeping feeling of guilt, because we are lucky to be living in a country that has a government committed to protecting its people from the virus. 

With all of these emotions flying around, it’s apt timing to take a moment and think about our mental wellbeing in light of #mentalhealthawarenessmonth. As we follow the regulations and reconfigure our routines to keep ourselves safe, we need to be kind to ourselves and others. What can we do to look out for our team, our friends and family, our neighbours?

Read on for tips and strategies from Accela Talent on maintaining mental health at work.