3.4  Looking after your own wellbeing

It is vital to prioritise your own wellbeing, otherwise you will not have the mental or physical resources to support others and your workplace. While wellbeing should not be over-individualised, practising good self-care (eating well, getting enough sleep, having regular exercise, time outdoors and taking breaks) is important.

If you do not put these routines and practices in place, you risk becoming overwhelmed and exhausted. If you find that certain routines and practices are no longer working for you, it is important to spend some time thinking about other ways you can look after your wellbeing. For example, it may be that you used to visit the gym every night after work. If you have now acquired other demands, this may no longer be possible. However, it may be that you can still attend two or three times a week and build in exercise in a different way on other days, such as getting off the bus or train a stop earlier to walk to work.

There needs to be more awareness of work–life balance and that you are not on call 24/7 and neither should someone expect that of you.

(Professional Services Role, Private Practice)

Activity 3  Reflecting on your role

Timing: Allow around 20 minutes
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3.3  Acting as a role model