Remote work has revolutionised how we do business, but it’s also blurred the lines between work and personal life. With constant notifications and the temptation to always be ‘on,’ digital burnout is a growing concern. Here are 8 practical tips to help your employees (and yourself) maintain a healthy relationship with technology.
1. Banish Phones from Bedrooms
- Sleep Sanctuary: Keeping phones out of the bedroom promotes better sleep quality by removing distractions and reducing blue light exposure.
- Family Charging Station: Set up a designated charging area outside bedrooms to encourage healthy sleep habits for the whole family.
2. Ditch the Self-View
- Reduce Zoom Fatigue: Constantly seeing your own image on screen can be mentally draining. Disable self-view in video conferencing settings to minimise distraction and fatigue.
3. Zoom Isn’t Always the Answer
- Embrace Phone Calls: For one-on-one conversations, encourage phone calls instead of video meetings. It allows for movement and a break from screens.
- Room or Zoom: When some team members are in the office and others remote, ensure everyone dials into the meeting virtually to avoid creating a divide.
4. Prioritise Deep Work
- Dedicated Focus Time: Schedule blocks of uninterrupted time for focused work, free from distractions.
- Meeting-Free Days: Consider designating certain days as meeting-free to allow for in-depth project work.
- Email Management: Utilise email filters, unsubscribe from unnecessary lists, and turn off notifications during focused work sessions.
5. Truly Switch Off
- Power Down: Encourage employees to completely turn off work devices outside of work hours, creating a clear separation between work and personal time.
6. Designate a Workspace
- Separate Work and Home: Having a dedicated workspace helps create boundaries and prevent work from taking over personal spaces.
- Create a Pleasant Environment: Encourage employees to personalise their workspace with plants, candles, or other items that boost their mood.
7. Encourage Digital Breaks
- No-Meeting Lunch Breaks: Discourage meetings and emails during lunch breaks, giving employees a chance to recharge away from their screens.
- Regular Breaks: Implement a policy of taking short breaks every 90 minutes to stretch, move around, or simply step away from the computer.
- Shorter Meetings: Challenge the norm of hour-long meetings and aim for 15-minute focused discussions to increase efficiency and reduce screen time.
8. Lead by Example
The most effective way to encourage digital wellness is to lead by example. When managers prioritise their own digital health, employees are more likely to follow suit.
By implementing these simple yet impactful strategies, businesses can foster a culture of digital wellness, leading to happier, healthier, and more productive employees.
Share your thoughts below and let’s continue the conversation about creating a digitally balanced workplace.
- How does your company currently support employee digital health?
- What challenges have you faced in managing digital wellbeing in a remote or hybrid work environment?
- What new initiatives would you like to implement to promote a healthier relationship with technology in your workplace?
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