Support your Team’s Mental Wellbeing Together!

The lockdowns imposed around the globe to safeguard ourselves from Covid-19 in turning out to be a hazard itself. As the great cities shut themselves in, many find the lockdown affecting their health, emotionally and mentally. The repercussions of the lockdown can be lessened if you and your team supported each other during these dire times.

Yes, the air is gloomy and the days are dragging on longer. But that doesn’t mean we can’t whip out our amazing team’s support and have some fun. Here are some tips on how to keep your team strong and support their mental-well being during the lockdown.

1) Stay Connected

Your team is used to working together and spending a lot of time with each other. You have built ourselves a pattern at work. Maintain this by staying connected. Work through office loads together. Once completed, you can virtually party together from your respective homes. This way, you always support and stay for your team.  

2) Stick to your routine

Your body is used to a fixed routine of heading off to work, be it the calm way for the early birds or the rushed route for the late comers. And everyone is at their seat at the fixed time. Stick to your office routine. This way, a major portion of your lifestyle is retained and you can work together with your team as well. And don’t forget to take your breaks in between, with homemade caffeine drinks and some extra snacks over phone calls! 

3) Be more loving

Though the boring hours drag on and you want don’t feel any iota of happiness, it is important to smile and be more compassionate. This small positive emotion will soothe you and your team for the better. Be more loving as your emotions can impact your team and they in turn can carry forward your positive vibes. It is essential to express your emotions in the right way and what better way to start it off than a smile??

4) Show your gratitude

Though Covid-19 has woken our fears, we can instead indulge in appreciating all those amazing human beings out there fighting for us. Gather your team and express your gratitude to health workers, medical industries, restaurants, grocery stores and many more for their work in these critical times. Your small token of appreciation will lighten their hearts as well as your teams.

5) Live in the Present

With suddenly a lot more time on our hands, we tend to overthink and dwell on the past or future, leaning towards negativity, for who doesn’t like a touch of melancholy in a tale?? But we tend to miss out on the present in the process. Uncertainties won’t change with overthinking, but you and your team can live in the present and create a better atmosphere for everyone.  

6) Stressbusters

Stress is the common companion of all right now, so it is critical to avoid giving in to it. Try team activities that will aid in stress busting. People love familiarity, so continue office routines and give your team a safe blanket of familiarity from stress.

Though the lockdown has pushed us to a small corner, it is essential to stay safe at home right now. Stick together as a team and you can easily overcome this problem as well. Remember, this lockdown is to safeguard us from Covid-19 and not a productivity contest. Instead, you can be there for your team and take care of each other, emerging as winners at the end.