Workplace Wellbeing Wheel - Demands
In just a matter of weeks, life has changed dramatically. COVID-19 means people around the world are having to live and work in radically different ways. This is of course, a time of uncertainty with new ways of working raising questions and concerns as well as opportunities.
As a reminder, the popular Workplace Wellbeing Wheel is a handy tool that outlines the various areas that are associated with health and wellbeing at work. In this article we are focusing on the 'Demands' section. You can use it to consider the changing demands you have experienced.
Work demands are a common source of work-related stress if not well managed. While it is valuable to have challenging tasks to maintain interest and motivation, and to develop new skills, it is important that demands do not exceed our ability to cope. We can usually cope with demanding work if it is not excessive, we apply effective strategies, we are supported by others and if we are given the right amount of autonomy.
How have your demands changed through the coronavirus pandemic?
Maybe more:
- sitting
- screen time
- isolation
- work
- caring
- anxiety
or perhaps less:
- contact
- information
- work
- support
- activity
- downtime.
Plan some time to consider your current demands using this Wellbeing Wheel Guide and explore a variety of the resources that can support you, such as:
- the Six Box technique to help you focus on what matters most
- the efficiency and effectiveness matrix can be useful to manage demands
- how to say ‘No’ without offending anyone, might be a useful read
- these top ten time management tips which might support you in managing the demands of your job
- managing demands when you work remotely/work from home.
We will focus on the 'Support' segment another time, however if you are struggling now, find out here how you can get the support you need to manage your wellbeing.