4 Evidence- Based Strategies to Try at Work
Either as a professional in the workplace or as a solopreneur in service, it can be easy to power through and forget our essential needs. Simple awareness can bring meaning, understanding, and care back to ourselves, and our work. Here are four simple evidence-based strategies to build into your workday for ease and balance.
1) Journaling
Reflecting and spending time with yourself to process thoughts through writing has been proven to be supportive. This process can allow you to move through and integrate your day, so you can move through your day.
2) Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
EFT is an energy psychology method that has recently been cited as research-based technique by the American Psychological Association. It is a somatic-based technique that helps with self-regulating when challenging emotions are present, and allow for complete processing.
3) Creative pursuits, hobbies, and interests
Engaging in the things you love, whether it be creative pursuits, hobbies, or intellectual interests can be soothing for your nervous system and energizing for your mind. Think of a time when you wanted to read a wonderful book, art endeavors, meet for a spiritual gathering, or join a group class or sport.
4) Co-working with others
Co-regulating with other neutral or positive people can be so beneficial for the nervous system. When we spend time together it increases togetherness, camaraderie, and sense of shared achievement. Many may experience increased productivity and motivation to complete tasks, which is especially helpful for solopreneurs and neurodivergent professionals. There are many benefits to working together to get a task done.
5) Make your own list
Amongst these strategies, there are many more that you may personally benefit from. Make a list of what speaks to you and notice what you enjoy and feel refreshed by. These can come in handy on a rainy day or at low points during a crazy work week.
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