
Mental health related workers compensation claims are on the rise, according to new data
You can reduce workers compensation claims in your small business by taking action on mental health and wellbeing.
Even without the pressure of running your own business, Christmas can be a stressful time of year. To ensure you get through the holiday period without becoming burnt out, it’s important to look after yourself, and be aware of things that may cause you stress. These holiday stressors could include:
If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, unmotivated, and are having difficulty concentrating or sleeping, you could consider introducing some of the following strategies into your life:
For more information and management strategies, read our ‘Managing work stress’ article.
Over the holiday period, you may find yourself working longer hours, juggling multiple priorities and feeling slightly overwhelmed. The strain of additional holiday pressures may bring on the effects of fatigue, a feeling of constant tiredness or weakness.
Help decrease your risk of fatigue by incorporating these into your day:
For more information, check out our ‘Managing Fatigue’ article.
While social connection is important for your wellbeing, the numerous social engagements Christmas brings can be exhausting, so it is important to find a balance that works for you. Below are some tips to help you maintain positive social connections this holiday period:
To see a range of tips for increasing your social connection, see our ‘Social Connection’ article.
With the many social gatherings and holiday celebrations occurring throughout December and January, the use of alcohol and other substances may increase.
Left unchecked, this behaviour can not only impact on your general health and relationships, it can become problematic in the workplace.
Some tips to reduce the impact of alcohol and other drugs:
For more information on this, please check out our ‘Alcohol and other drugs’ article.
There are lots of helpful articles and resources you can use to help navigate the non-work side of the holiday period. Reach Out and Beyond Blue have some tips on coping with the stress of Christmas.
You can reduce workers compensation claims in your small business by taking action on mental health and wellbeing.
NewAccess for Small Business Owners is a free and confidential mental health program, developed by Beyond Blue to give small business owners the support they need.
eNews: bringing together resources from the Ahead for Business digital hub with events and services from the community to support your mental health and wellbeing in small business.
Utilise the longer and colder nights to help improve your sleep habits over winter.