Hello everyone! A lot of people are returning to school and work in offices this week and in this post, I am sharing some tips on preparing to return to work and settling back into your office or workplace.
1. Talk about your anxiety and fears
It is natural to feel some anxiety about returning to work. If you are feeling anxious or feel nervous about anything, talk to your manager about it. They are there to support their employees and will understand how you may be feeling. They could find ways to make the transition easier for you.
2. Communicate with the team
Communication is very important. Talk to the manager and your colleagues about what rules and safety measures are in place in your workplace and plan how the move back in will happen. Will everyone go back on the same day or one team/section at a time? Will you be in the office from Monday-Friday or could you go in two days to start with?
3. Re-wire your body clock.
In lockdown, you have probably been sleeping in longer each day and waking up 20 minutes before you're due to start work so waking up early and getting ready to commute again may be difficult.When you know the date of your return, start going to bed and waking up earlier a week or a few days before to get used to your old routine again. Set up a few alarms and give yourself a few minutes to lay in bed before you actually get up and start getting ready.
4. Plan how you will get to work
This is important, especially if you have to carry your laptop and office equipment with you. If you're able to manage carrying all that and a handbag with your wallet, lunch and other things you need, great but if not, ask someone to drive you to work, come with you just to help you with all your things or at least rop you off at the bus stop or train station.
5. Make your first day back peaceful and fun
Start the a day with a calming activity such as meditation, yoga, or reading. Set up a playlist of your favorite songs to listen to while you get ready and commute to work.
6. Arrive at work earlier than normal.
Make sure you have enough time to set up your computer, equipment and other things back on your desk and connect to the company network and the WiFi.
7. Revamp your desk or work space.
When you get into your office, you may see a pile of folders, mail and papers sitting on your desk. This may be because you didn't get a chance to clear it before you were forced to work from home or people who were still working there during the lockdown might have used your desk. Whatever the reason is, your desk needs to be clean so sort through the pile and, if your're not sure what to do with them, put it aside and ask someone what to do. Create a space you are happy to work in.
8. Take regular breaks.
You may have gotten used to multi-tasking and eating while you work at home which is fine to do and sometimes you have to o that but you need to make sure you take breaks. If the weather is good, take your lunch outside, go for a short walk, stand up and stretch and look away from the screen regularly to let your eyes rest.
9. Leave the office on time
Studies have shown that people's hours have increased dramatically since working from home. It doesn't have to stay that way when you return to the office and it's okay to leave at your exact end time!
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