Sustainability professionals face a myriad of challenges; from economic pressures and rising expenses to the ongoing tasks of reducing environmental impact, and advancing the circular economy.

Prioritising our own wellbeing amidst this vital work is critical.

It’s all in our attitude and our mental resilience is fundamental to unlocking our ability to respond effectively to stresses, pressures, risks and adversities.

So, for once, prioritise yourself. Put yourself first. It’s the right thing to do.

By helping yourself you can better help others while performing at an improved level both professionally and personally.

Sound good? Take a look at this cracker of a blog brimming with hints and tips on how to look after YOU then check out all the reasons why we love a healthy, hearty dose of self-care. 

Tools

Tips

Get outside

Ditching the comfort of the office or your home is a super way to improve mental and physical health. Spending time in an area with green space, such as your garden or a park, is associated with greater life satisfaction and less mental distress, and research even suggests even just looking at pictures of nature sparks positive activity in the brain. Check out these sneaky tips on getting outside more and these 10 fun ways to getting outdoors for a dose of Vitamin N (Nature). 

And discover how Daniel, Warp It's Head of Customer Happiness, is providing stress busting activities through Whitby Wellbeing. All activities and events take place in nature at the beach, the moors, the wooded valleys in North Yorkshire. From soothing saunas and sound baths to invigorating yoga and calming breathwork, these experiences will bring joy and vitality to your corporate wellbeing journey.

Be nice

It costs nothing to be nice, and being kind and helping others can actually help boost our mental health. Whether it’s a few kind words, sending a note to a friend, mentoring a colleague, or volunteering for a charity, altruism can also positively affect self-confidence, self-esteem, and general wellbeing. 

Our tools and tips about mentoring are worth reading if you’re serious about helping others develop in the professional world of sustainability. 

Simply giving thanks can also make you a more positive person and taking the time to actually stop and thank people and, importantly, thank yourself is a great self-care tactic. Take a look through our suggestions on how to start and spread the gratitude – not just for others but for yourself as well.

Unplug

We all seem to be continuously glued to a phone, laptop, or tablet right now. Deliberately taking a break from scrolling social media, checking e-mails and messages and zooming into meetings will give our brain the downtime it needs to recharge. These five hacks to unplug will help to create more peace in your daily life, and we’ve also got some brilliant tips right here on how to stop emails adding stress to your already-complicated day. 

Squeeze in the Zzzzs

We all need sleep! Arguably, sleep is THE most important component of a healthy life as it impacts on our wellbeing and physical health. Getting good-quality sleep will help to de-stress, improve concentrate and help you learn new things. 

We’ve written about the importance of sleep previously, along with some fabulous tools and tips to help you sleep better. And Daniel’s personal tips, which he’s used successfully when faced with sleepless times over the years, are really helpful. 

And last, but not least, have fun!

Spending time doing things you enjoy is really important for your mental health and resilience. Whether it’s taking time out to chat with family or friends, watching a film, reading or investing in some simple quiet ‘me time’, having fun in your life will help you feel good and, ultimately, be the best version of yourself. We have a round-up here on fun things we love and why not take a look at our suggestions on how you can prioritise fun in your professional and personal life? You won’t regret it!

Now, spend a few minutes seeing why we love a healthy, hearty dose of self-care.