CIS Well-Being Encouragement Pack

WELL-BEING ENCOURAGEMENT PACK HOW TO BEAT THE CORONAVIRUS BLUES

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STRESS AWARENESS MONTH Stress is not you, it is something passing through you. By practising self care you can rise above it

STOP. BREATHE...

OBSERVE, PROCEED

THI SI SN’ T FOREVER

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KEEPROUTI NE Keepagoodr out i ne f oreat i ngands l eepi ng t omai nt ai nnor mal i t y .

YOUARENOTALONE Youar enotal one, wear eal l i nt hi st oget her .

Mak es ur ey ouc al l orv i deoc al l f r i endsorf ami l yasmuc has pos s i bl eort al kt os omeone.

TAKEABREAK T ak er egul arbr eak s asy ouwoul datwor k .

PRACTI CESOMETHI NG NEW Thi si st heper f ec tt i me t ol ear nal anguage, pr ac t i c emi ndf ul nes s orac eanews k i l l .

W ORK FROM HOME SURVI VALGUI DE KEEPWARM

STAYHYDRATED

Wearl ot soft hi nl ay er s i ns t eadofonet hi c kl ay er f orex t r awar mt h.

I ti si mpor t antt o k eepdr i nk i ngwat er t omai nt ai naheal t hymi nd andbody .

GETOUTSI DE EVERYDAY

EATMORE MI NDFULLY

Gof orawal k ors pendt i mei nt hes un t ot opuponv i t ami nD. Thi swi l l boos ty ourmood andgi v ey ous omeheads pac e.

Mak eac ons c i ous ef f or tt oeatwel l whi l s ti ni s ol at i on.

KEEPEXERCI SI NG Mak eus eof y ourdai l yex er c i s e.

Tr yawor koutv i deo wi t haf r i endv i awebc am.

HAVEAHEARTY BREAKFAST Don’ ts k i pbr eak f as t .

St ar ty ourdaywel l wi t ha bi gbr eak f as tt ok eepy ouf ul l er f orl onger .

EAT WELL It’s easy to snack at work, but it’s even easier to run downstairs to a fridge full of snacks at home. Everything is great in moderation however we need to be aware of our eating habits, what we put in our bodies and how different foods make us feel. Here are some top tips for eating well in isolation.

STICK TO EATING ROUTINES - at times similar to when you would eat in work.

EAT A GOOD BREAKFAST - this will help set you up for the day, fruit and grains are best.

MAKE GOOD USE OF WHAT YOU HAVE – try not to waste when food is limited.

TRY NEW RECIPES – working from home means extra time, and cooking can be therapeutic.

DON’T FORGET YOUR 5 A DAY - for essential vitamins and minerals, we need them more than ever.

MAKE YOUR OWN DESK SPACE Working from home isn’t always the ideal situation. We all have distractions at home whether it be children, pets, parents, house mates, partners or siblings, even noisy neighbours, it can become hard to focus.

The great thing about being at home is that you can design your own desk space however you like it. Working in a designated space at home is easy – even if your home is small, it just needs to be away from where you sleep. Designers often help companies design office spaces for optimal productivity, and what a great thing that we can make our own.

• CLEAN UP - Your workspace should be clean and decluttered.

• JAZZ UP - Try a nice green plant nearby and work near a window for sunlight.

• SIT UP - It is proven that people work better with a table and chair.

• GET UP - Take regular breaks.

STOP THE SPREAD

WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY

MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcoholbased hand rub or wash them with soap and water.

Maintain at least 2 metres distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

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AVOID TOUCHING EYES, NOSE AND MOUTH Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth.

Source: World Health Organization

IF YOU HAVE A FEVER, COUGH AND DIFFICULTY BREATHING, SEEK MEDICAL CARE EARLY Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance.

STAY AT HOME NO UNNECESSARY JOURNEYS OR SOCIAL CONTACT

OR ONE FORM OF EXERCISE PER DAY

PUBLIC GATHERINGS OF MORE THAN TWO PEOPLE ARE BANNED - EXCLUDING PEOPLE YOU LIVE WITH

ONLY LEAVE HOME FOR ESSENTIAL SHOPPING OR MEDICAL NEEDS

OR TRAVELLING TO WORK IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY

POLICE CAN FINE YOU IF YOU DON’T FOLLOW THE RULES