{"id":1120,"date":"2019-09-25T14:19:44","date_gmt":"2019-09-25T14:19:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.office3sixty.com\/Home\/?p=1120"},"modified":"2019-09-25T14:19:44","modified_gmt":"2019-09-25T14:19:44","slug":"how-to-manage-fatigue-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.office3sixty.com\/home\/how-to-manage-fatigue-in-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Fatigue in the Workplace: How to Manage it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you struggling with fatigue at work more often than you should? That cup of coffee isn\u2019t always enough to cure your exhaustion throughout the day. You might not be considering the other things your body needs to keep you feeling refreshed and renewed. Use this checklist to manage your fatigue in the workplace and find yourself more focused and motivated &#8211; ready to take on the day!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #b7bf10;\">Sleeping Patterns \u2014<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adequate sleep is necessary when seeking a well-rested mind and body. This means you need to commit to 7-8 hours of sleep every night to be able to keep up with your commitments during the day. It doesn\u2019t make sense to expect your body to be able to complete all of the tasks that need to be done on 4 hours of sleep &#8211; and it\u2019s not healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a good night\u2019s rest, begin by winding down. Developing a bedtime routine can help your body decompress and go to sleep. Here are a few ideas to help you get started:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink a hot, caffeine-free herbal tea to soothe you<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read a book instead of browsing social media<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eliminate electronics at least an hour before bed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep in a dark and cool room that is clear of distractions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop a set time for waking up and going to sleep every day\/night<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #b7bf10;\">Maintain a Nutritious Diet \u2014<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you eat affects your body, and energy levels, more than you would know. It\u2019s important to look at these habits as an opportunity for improvement. To ensure you are getting satisfactory nutrition:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consume a balanced diet of carbs, fats, and proteins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat small meals more frequently rather than a few large meals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid overeating at lunch and falling into an afternoon slump<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose healthy snacks: yogurt, bananas, almonds, vegetables, berries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #b7bf10;\">Stay Hydrated \u2014<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to stay hydrated during the day to avoid dehydration. A few ways to help you keep a healthy level of hydration are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a water bottle at your desk and fill it up throughout the day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not much of a water drinker you can always try adding fruit to sweeten things up a bit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use an app to track your water intake for motivation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehydration is a catalyst for exhaustion so it is important that you avoid this at all costs. Our bodies are made up of 60% water, so you can see where it would be important to make sure you are getting enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #b7bf10;\">Implement Breaks &amp; Movement \u2014<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring you are staying active is an important part of managing your fatigue. Enforce a little bit of movement during the day wherever you can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk outside on your lunch break for fresh air and sunlight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get up and walk over to your coworker instead of calling or emailing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a bathroom break<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get up to fill your water bottle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the stairs if your office is not on the first floor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand up to do your work\u2014install a sit-stand at your desk\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have walking meetings instead of sitting in a stuffy conference room<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage in any workplace activities that are provided to you<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitting at your desk the entire day can make you feel groggy and run-down. You need to make sure you are implementing breaks and movement throughout the day to keep your mind and body alert.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #b7bf10;\">Reduce Stress \u2014<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing stress can be achieved by following the above steps to managing your fatigue. If you think about it, making sure your mind and body are awake and aware are the first steps in reducing a lot of your stress. Here are a few ways to help reduce stress:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try progressive relaxation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try some light yoga<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice Deep Breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to music<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spark some scents &#8211; aromatherapy\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write it down\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a walk<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Managing your fatigue cancels out a lot of problems that you may be having and correlates directly to reducing stress in your life and in the workplace. While energy slumps throughout the day are completely normal, reducing fatigue can help you stay productive and happier at work. Adjusting a few minor aspects of your routine can significantly impact your workplace energy.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you struggling with fatigue at work more often than you should? That cup of coffee isn\u2019t always enough to cure your exhaustion throughout the day. 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