Stress Awareness Month Highlights Support For Remote Workers

Instant Offices recently conducted new research to gain insight into how the past year has impacted employees in light of April being Stress Awareness Month.

The transition to remote working has had many perks, but has also led to feelings of isolation and anxiety. The biggest struggles for remote workers included not being able to unplug, poor communication, loneliness, distractions and staying motivated. 

All of these frustrations have led to a big surge in work-related stress and anxiety, proving that supporting the mental health of employees in the workplace is more important now than ever before.

But what can workers do to alleviate these negative feelings and better perform their job responsibilities and duties?

Good sleep is a great first step. In fact, the number of Brits having sleep troubles grew from one in six, to one in four recently. So having a healthy nighttime routine that ensures a full night’s sleep is critical.

Another great way to nurture mental health is to take a digital break, especially if you spend most of your work day looking at screens. Avoiding anxiety-inducing headlines for periods of time can help reduce feelings of stress.

Being purposeful about work-life balance is also essential to actually achieving it. That means scheduling in activities and rest throughout the day in order to avoid burnout.