MENTAL HEALTH
Sleep Easy
Following its recent study which revealed that two in three health workers lose sleep over their job, A-SAFE offers advice for those working in the health sector to keep ‘switched off’ from work and stay relaxed once they get home.
A nationwide poll by international safety barrier manufacturer, A-SAFE, has revealed that two thirds of people working in the health and hygiene industry lose sleep as a direct result of workplace worries.
The company polled 1,000 people working in industries including health and hygiene, food and drink, retail, and government, and found that two thirds (66%) of health and hygiene workers lose sleep over their job. The data showed that 32% of workers regularly lose sleep, with 35% experiencing occasional loss of sleep.
The poll, which found that some health and hygiene workers are losing more than ten hours of shuteye a week, identified workload (44%), client demands (35%) and workplace politics (29%) as people’s biggest worries at work. Job security (23%), salary (20%) and personal performance (16%) were also revealed as factors contributing to loss of sleep.
In addition to loss of sleep, the poll also revealed that workplace worries result in fatigue (53%), anxiety (40%), and a loss of sense of humour (20%) for employees in the health and hygiene sector.
James Smith, Co-Owner of A-SAFE, said: “Everyone at work will come across workplace stress or worries at some point in their career, and it’s really interesting to see the various factors affecting people working in the UK to help inform how to best address the issue.
“We wanted to see how employees in different industries cope with workplace stresses, and what impact this might have on health and safety. The results suggest that worries at work can have a negative impact on life outside the office, leading to actions that could affect work performance.
“We hope the findings give insight into exactly what contributes to work-related stress, and help employers ensure these factors don’t impact on the health and wellbeing of employees and the day-to-day running of their business.”
www.asafe.com - 42 - TOP TIPS FOR ‘SWITCHING OFF’
Clear communication An essential tip that helps with switching off and gets rid of any feelings of guilt is to lay your cards on the table and communicate clearly to your manager. Some managers are laid-back and a pleasure to work for but, on the other hand, some can have ridiculously high and unfair expectations. Worrying about minor things can stick in your mind subconsciously, so speak up sooner rather than later.
Structured workload Taking control of your time is important for your own wellbeing and peace of mind. Set challenging but achievable goals of what you want to achieve at work on a weekly and monthly basis, and think carefully before helping everyone else, especially if you’re behind on your own.
Say no Managers at work can be far too quick to take advantage of an employee that doesn’t stand up to them, so next time they ask for your help when you’re rushed off your feet, say no in the kindest way possible.
Leave work-related items at work Phones, laptops and documents should stay firmly at work when you leave for the day. Taking any of these items with you will only make you feel like you should do more work at home, leading to unnecessary guilt, frustration and anxiety if you don’t get around to it.
Unwind with an activity An activity might not seem like the most obvious way to unwind, but going on a run after work or taking up a new hobby is the perfect distraction to pull your mind out of ‘work mode’. Involving a friend or work colleague involved will be even more of a distraction (if you don’t discuss work), and having some company will motivate you even more.
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