4 Wellbeing Habits to Help You Overcome Overwhelm

A key aspect of my work in re-building my clients capacity both mentally and physically is re-addressing the balance of stress and strain in their everyday life. This re-balance is achieved through increasing their amount of restorative recovery throughout the day. Activities that allow you to build capacity will be unique to you but evidence from my clients' Firstbeat Life reports show these four wellbeing strategies bring some of the best results:

1. Build capacity from the moment you wake. Get some early daylight as soon as possible to trigger your circadian rhythm and boost energy. I find a cuppa at the back door or window works best. Crucially get daylight into your eyes!
2. Take regular short breaks throughout the day. Get outside if possible for daylight and fresh air. The change of scenery supports cognitive capacity and daylight improves focus and concentration when you return to the desk.
3. Have a pause at the end of your work day - a point that signifies a move from work to home - even if you work from home! Everyone is different so play around with what works for you e.g. for commuters the car journey can be a time to re-set - no work calls when driving home. For hybrid workers a 10 minute walk at the end of the day - listen to music, call a friend. Do something that causes a distinct break from work to home.
4. One hour before bedtime put away your mobile. Invest in an alarm for the bedroom, buy a book, watch a Netflix series. The aim is to break from your device and help your body to wind-down. This will help you achieve restorative sleep and increase your overall energy capacity.

Assess the success of your strategies by asking yourself when you wake in the morning:

" how rested do I feel?"

Once your sleep has improved the knock on effect on other aspects of your day is significant. If you're sleeping well, gaining restorative sleep, waking refreshed, then your overall resilience and capacity to cope with be strong. It's the real game changer for my clients overall wellbeing and resilience.

Need Extra Help to Boost Your Capacity?

If you've been feeling overwhelmed with life and work then get in touch. My work is tailored to support clients who are at the end of their tether. My programme includes individualised one-to-one coaching alongside lifestyle measurements of stress and recovery the ensures a holistic and tailored approach to preventative health care.

About my work

I'm an executive wellbeing coach with a unique blend of expertise and experience in corporate leadership and high performance. With over 15 years in high performance sport and 10 years in corporate coaching, I am dedicated to helping individuals optimize their performance. My approach is rooted in science, providing tangible evidence of how wellbeing directly impacts performance. But it’s not just about understanding the connection—I equip you with practical tools to cultivate sustainable habits that prevent overwhelm, paving the way for personal and professional success.

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