8 wellness activities to support remote worker’s mental well-being

Working from home is fantastic. At least until you face the challenges of isolation, lack of movement, and unappealing routines. There are two keys to supporting remote and hybrid employees’ mental health: asking what their challenges are, and offering creative and efficient solutions.

And here you have 8 of them. Keep reading to discover wellness activities for remote workers of all ages and industries. Which one is your favorite?

Meditation breaks

Research all over the world has demonstrated that meditation is an effective tool to improve people’s mental well-being. Among the short-term benefits, we have

?Lower levels of stress and anxiety

?Increased mental resilience

?Improved focus

?Better sleep quality.?

These breaks can go from 5 minutes to 20. And you can practice at home before an important meeting, after a hard day’s work, or to start your day with more confidence and less stress. If you want to grab a taste of the power of meditation, you have three options:?

These breaks can go from 5 minutes to 20. And you can practice at home before an important meeting, after a hard day’s work, or to start your day with more confidence and less stress. If you want to grab a taste of the power of meditation, you have three options:?

??Find Meditopia’s meditation guides on our YouTube channel:

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??Join our LinkedIn Monday Meditation for free:?

Talent Shows

Everyone has a talent. Even if they can’t see it for themselves. With digital talent shows, you encourage people to get out of their comfort zone with kindness and zero judgment. You can organize a Zoom get-together so people can play an instrument, sing, show their art, poetry, cooking skills, a hobby they like to practice… The possibilities are infinite.

Open discussions

We are all going through something. Even if it’s not work-related, emotions like anxiety, helplessness, and lack of confidence can affect a person’s performance. And here’s where venting out things comes in handy. Open discussions allow people to feel heard, supported, and even emotionally lighter after speaking out freely and without judgment. You can organize Zoom meetings for teams to gather and discuss their feelings, challenges, and successes, but it is highly recommended to plan it to guarantee a safe approach with People & Culture representatives and Mental Health workers.

Unexpected and fulfilling activities

Don’t we all need a little extra spark? These are some ideas that have worked for us in remote or hybrid work environments: trivia afternoons, organizing a “digital escape room,” a karaoke session, a digital costume party, a “bring your pet to the meeting” day, digital coffee breaks, secret Santa, and others.

Office Yoga

Yoga is a low-impact practice that contributes to people’s mental and physical well-being. It’s not really about how flexible you are. It’s about connecting with your breath and doing what feels good for your body. Yoga helps with tension release, back and neck pain reduction, building a relaxed mind and body, and enhancing people’s strength and well-being. And since it doesn’t require much equipment or expertise, it’s ideal for remote employees of all ages.?

Check the flows we have at Meditopia Yoga in this link. There are practices for all levels, availability, and intentions.

Birthday backgrounds?

Each individual is unique, and making them feel this way is one of the greatest gifts. If your team works remotely, you can design birthday backgrounds for virtual calls. It will be a plus if it reflects some unique part of the birthday person’s personality.?

This is how we celebrate our birthday at Meditopia:

You can use these backgrounds to celebrate your colleagues' birthdays!

Employee clubs?

Employee clubs are established on the initiative of employees. Though the resources are assessed and provided by the organization, the management and the functioning are tasks for the club leader. You can create clubs about: TV shows, movies, video games, plants, books, music genres, stand-ups, cooking, DIY activities, etc.

Zoom Happy Hours?

Happy hour times are great for employees to get to know one another and build a sense of community. Try to keep your happy hour plans regular and creative! Try different games, themes, music, drinks, and food. It will encourage participation and keep the employees interested.?

Which wellness activities for remote employees would fit into your organizational culture? Give them a try, and don’t forget to make evaluations. Program evaluations are significant for assessing the effectiveness of the employed wellness activity and employees’ satisfaction levels. The results will help you determine the areas for improvement.?