Self Care Tips for Professionals

With winter lingering and our days being cut shorter, it is important to take care of

ourselves to avoid burnout and exhaustion. Below are some tips that serve us as a

reminder to take care of ourselves.

● Sleep – Many of us don’t get enough sleep at night. Make it a habit to disconnect before

bed, read a book or meditate to get the 7-8 hours your body needs for the next working

day.

● Exercise – Many of us carry the stress from the office home, and also have other

stressors to deal with. Take 30 minutes out of your day for a walk, a run, or anything to

get your body moving to release that stress. The hardest part is starting, but once you’re

finished your body and mind will thank you.

● Social Support – Having a rough day at the office, bombarded with deadlines, or feeling

chased by emails can take a lot out of a person mentally. Make sure to have a group of

people or one person that brings positivity into your life, let’s you know that it is going to

be ok, and you will get through this.

● Health Eating – Yes it can be hard finding healthy options with such busy days in the

office from running to meetings, meeting deadlines, or traveling but it is important to feed

your body the nutrients it needs to keep you going. Sure those fries and burgers are fast but

will slow you down later.

● Treat Yourself – Sometimes it’s nice to treat yourself to a massage or a spa treatment.

We seem to underestimate how good it can feel on the inside to relax and let our bodies

relax as well.

● Hobbies – Hobbies are a great way to immerse yourself into something you love after a

long day at the office or a long week. Take that extra time for that cooking class you

have been eyeing, that workout class or the book you’ve been dying to read but have

been putting off.

● Make time for a short break- The office and all your tasks can be extremely

overwhelming. When you feel that anxiety hit, stop, and set your phone for a 5-minute

break. Close your eyes and focus on your breathing, go get a coffee or even walk to the

water cooler and get a cold cup of water. These little breaks help keep your mind sharp

and will allow you to get back to work with a clear head or even new ideas!

Written by Alex Arriaga

Social Media Strategies and Consulting

Peagram Consulting

Alex@peagramconsulting.com