Going Back to the Office? Here are 4 Steps to Help Ease the Transition

Whether you’re going back to the office, entering a hybrid work situation, or continuing to work from home- the changing landscape of work-life balance can be difficult to navigate. You may be feeling a bit anxious about the transition, so we’ve prepared a few strategies to guide you through the return to “normalcy” in the workplace. 

Step 1: Make a plan 

• Find a new podcast for your commute or listen to a playlist for your workflow  - we have a Fall Spotify Playlist to keep your chilled office space a little cozier.
• Plan out your meals for the week- we’ve got a little inspiration to get your home cooking juices flowing:
• Breakfast: Matcha Collagen Granola
• Lunch: Full-Proof Formula for Making Salads
• Snack: Healthy Snack box Meal Prep
• Dinner: Sheet Pan Fajitas Meal Prep

Step 2: Set boundaries and be considerate of others

• Recognize your own comfortability with hand shaking, close interaction, etc. Acknowledge where you draw the line and check in with your coworkers on their own comfortability.
• Keep following hygienic practices & stock your desk drawer with the essentials:
• Immune Support Bundle
• Hand sanitizer
• Stress ball
• Earbuds
• Tissues

Step 3: Find your new balance

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• Be aware that this will be an adjustment - take care of your body and prioritize rest. Work-life balance is still key here.
• Book your vacation time now. Just because the office disappeared, doesn’t mean the stress from work faded. Establishing your personal time early-on communicates that you’re on top of things while relieving yourself from the stress of figuring it out later on.
• Design your new wellness regimen- maybe it’s a good time to find a new gym or emotional outlet. We’ve got tools to support you:
• Workout essentials bundle
• Yoga for Better Sleep
• Therapy Gun
• Daily Probiotics
• Moves you Can do Right at Your Desk

Step 4: Lean on your network of support

• We have spent a lot of time over the last year and a half connecting virtually to support our mental and emotional health. Take advantage of the in-person interaction to let off steam and absorb the many benefits of being with other humans. 
• Don’t be afraid to vent or open up about how you’re feeling. Everyone is navigating this time differently and staying connected is vital. A few tools to keep in mind:
• Manifestation techniques
• Sweet Sweat Yoga mat
• Self care for any schedule
• 5 ways to actually look forward to mondays

What are your tips for going back to the office? We want to know! Share with us @sportsresearch_au, @sweetsweatau on Social!