Top tips for managing working parenthood
Daisy Dowling’s (Founder and CEO of WorkParent) top tips for managing working parenthood.
Daisy Dowling’s (Founder and CEO of WorkParent) top tips for managing working parenthood.
Rest: Your body needs rest as it continues to recover. Take short rests throughout the day; stop regularly to do nothing.
Find ways to be a team. Protect time for team activities; formal meetings and informal coffee breaks, either in real life or virtually.
Try to develop and maintain a healthy routine; we all feel safer and more relaxed when we have a routine.
Get outside for a little exercise. If you can, try to get outside for bit during the day when it’s light.
If you are drinking heavily, try to reduce the volume you’re drinking just a little bit day by day – it’s really important you don’t stop drinking too suddenly as this can be dangerous.
Attend to the basics first, by paying attention to safety and practical needs. Ensure your staff have the equipment they need, as well as access to food, drink and uninterrupted rest.
When working with teams beyond your own, key principles to hold in mind include:
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