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procedures and training will keep them safe. Develop safe work
procedures specific to the work and empower employees with
the practices and personal protective equipment required.
This will build their confidence and in-turn their optimism
and resilience.
3. Teach and practice mental hygiene. Help employees
understand that internal stress responses are largely controlled
by regulating emotions. Positive emotions cause the body to
produce “happy hormones” like dopamine and oxytocin which
in-turn dial down stress and promote restoration of vital organs
and increased immune function. Ideas include:
a. Get out in nature to promote the parasympathetic nervous
system (the body’s rest and repair response).
b. Express gratitude: fear and gratitude cannot be felt at the
same time.
c. Take the focus off personal challenges by helping others.
d. Practice mindfulness, yoga or meditation.
4. Build resilience through self-care. Humans have more
control over their health than they think. Resilience is the
capacity to prepare for, recover from and adapt in the face
of stress, challenge or adversity. It’s like charging an “inner
battery.” In addition to mental hygiene some other ways to build
resilience are:
a. Get seven to eight hours of rest every night.
b. Cut-out sugar and processed foods. Eating or drinking
excessive sugar inhibits immune functions and can last for
several hours after consumption.
c. Get regular exercise. The body is made to move and
exercise can impact white blood cell counts and
boost immunity.
5. Share good news and look for the positive in everything.
Research shows that people need three pieces of good news for
every one piece of bad news to stay positive. When in a positive
state of mind, people are 31 per cent more intelligent. n
Theo Heinman is the president and CEO of 1Life Workplace Safety
Solutions and an international speaker and trainer. She is a certified
NeuroChangeSolutions consultant, personally trained by leading
neuroscientist and Roman best-selling author, Dr. Joe Dispenza. She
is also trained in the science and practice of heart coherence by the
Heartmath Institute.
Resources to Support Businesses
For COVID-19 safe work procedures, safety talks,
mental hygiene videos and more, download for free at
www.1lifewss.com/free-resources/.
For a free consultation on building resilience and
sustaining productivity in times of challenge, contact
Theo Heinman at theo@1LifeWSS.com.
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