Christmas is coming! Whether you celebrate this time religiously or as a time to spend with family and friends, it tends to bring excitement and joy into the workplace.
Christmas can also be stressful and overwhelming, whether at home or work. The weeks leading up to the holidays are busy, with pressures of financial obligations, family time, maintaining traditions and more. At work, pressures can get even higher if you or staff don’t feel the best to begin with.
So, how can you help employees, friends, and even yourself make getting through the holidays easier? We don’t always know the details of employees’ lives, but we can control how workplace culture can boost the Christmas spirit. Here are some suggestions:
At the end of the day, although a branded mug may be very welcome as a holiday gift, what employees need is understanding and support, and I encourage you to pause and consider the gift of wellness for this holiday season.
If you’re inspired to offer mental health and wellness support now or next year, please download our corporate wellness brochure, visit our website, or email sorayacarrim@compasshealthcentre.com.
About the Author
With over 12 years of experience as a Counsellor and expertise in anxiety, depression, stress management, conflict resolution, anger management, phobias, identity and belonging, and chronic pain, Soraya Carrim uses therapeutic interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapies to help hundreds of clients in her role as Owner of Compass Health Centre in St. John’s, NL.