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// CAREERS // Juggling act Recession blues The economic crisis of the last few years has had a real impact on the happiness of British workers, and not just those who have lost their jobs. The mental health charity, Mind (www.mind.org.uk), has found that since the recession kicked in, one in 10 workers has sought support from their doctors and 7% have started taking antidepressants for stress and mental It is vital to learn to say ‘no‘. Taking on too much work can be bad as you may not be able to deliver the work as well as you’d like to health problems directly caused by the pressures of recession on their workplace. Many staff are working longer and longer hours, competing with colleagues in order to keep their jobs. Look after yourself If you feel the strain in the workplace and it’s taking its toll at home, there are steps you can take to restore the balance. A good way to start is to open up to friends and family. Be clear about what’s important in your life by sharing your feelings, hopes and dreams with people close to you – they’ll know what you’re neglecting. Manage your day Stop checking your emails every half hour and only deal with them three times a day to encourage better time management. Also, leaving work at a decent time will boost your mood and you’ll have more time for things you want to do. Being organised at work means you’ll get jobs done far more efficiently. Write a to-do list every day to ensure you get through all your jobs and stop getting sidetracked. List tasks in order of priority, set time limits and stick to them as much as you can. If your working hours don’t fit in with your other commitments, approach your employer to discuss flexible working options, such as starting an hour later or working from home one day a week. If you’re not as productive as you’d like, you need to manage your time better. Chartered occupational psychologist, Emma Donaldson-Feilder, says: ‘When the phone rings, it often seems urgent to pick it up, but it may be more important to continue what you are doing and let your voicemail pick up the message.’ You should whistle while you work Stress can mean you forget you did once enjoy your job and probably can again. Make friends in the office and go out for lunch once or twice a week as something to look forward to. Delegating tasks at work sets your mind at rest and allows you to focus on more pressing tasks, while giving others the opportunity to do the job well. Hand over household chores, too. Instead of cleaning the house by yourself, get the family to chip in. To stop work taking up all your time, make zero commitments one weekend every four to six weeks. Avoid plans or to-do lists so you can spend it with your partner, kids or friends or just chill at home. When you’re behind with your work and feel stressed, talk to your boss who can advise a better time management programme for you to stick to or suggest a support system. It’s also vital to learn to say no sometimes. Taking on When you’re with too much work can be your partner or bad as you may not be children, turn oﬀ able to deliver the work your work phone as well as you’d like to and and laptop and put you can let people down. them ﬁrst Time-consuming mistakes can often arise from poor communication. Concise talk is necessary so you’re much more efficient. SHHH! 66 ● MARCH 2013 64-66 balancing act3pages FINAL.indd 66 1/2/13 10:25:20 http://www.mind.org.uk

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of At Home with Lorraine Kelly 2013

EDITOR'S LETTER
LORRAINE KELLY UPDATE
NEWS UPFRONT
SAVE THE DATE
READING BETWEEN THE LINES
BEAUTIES IN BLUE
LIGHTEN UP
BAGS OF STYLE
BUCKLE UP
IT'S A WRAP
IF THE SHOE FITS
SETTING TRENDS
THE BIG REVEAL
GET THE LOOK
LONG REIGN LORRAINE
MOTHER KNOWS BEST
AGE IS JUST A NUMBER
EXPECT THE WORST
UNPLANNED PREGNANCY
WOMEN'S HEALTH A-Z
COULD YOU BE DEPRESSED?
SLEEP EASY
GET BACK TO YOURSELF
WHAT A PAIN
LISTEN UP
CHINESE CUISINE
A TASTE OF ITALY
SNACK TIME
DRINK IT UP
EXCUSES, EXCUSES
EXERCISE'S NEW GROOVE
SPRING INTO SHAPE
OUT AND ABOUT
BEAUTY BLOOPERS
CROWNING GLORY
MAGIC MAKEOVERS
I LOVE MY NEW BODY'
FLASH A SMILE
YOUNG AT HEART
SAFELY DOES IT
LOOK AFTER THE PENNIES
THE GOOD LIFE
ROOM REVAMP
CLEAN UP YOUR ACT
WHAT A BLINDER!
TAKE TO THE FLOOR
HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
THE EMERALD ISLE
SPRING BREAKS
REST AND RELAXATION
ANIMAL ACCESSORIES
A MAN'S BEST FRIEND
BEASTLY BEHAVIOUR
STYLE SAVVY
TV FAVES
LAST WORD
STOCKISTS
CRAFT NEWS
WE LOVE BEING CRAFTY!'
HOME SPUN
FRAME WORK
MAKE THE CUT
CLEVER CARDS
KNIT ONE...
SPARKLE!
KITTED OUT
THE ICING ON THE CAKE
HELLO CUPCAKE
LORRAINE'S ROAD TO SUCCESS
THE WORLD OF WORK
AN AGE OLD PROFESSION
THE ONLY WAY IS UP
JUST THE JOB
MOVE OVER, MISTER!
BEYOND THE SHOP FLOOR
THE BANK JOB
ARE YOU COVERED?
CAREFULLY DOES IT
EQUAL RIGHTS
BALANCING ACT

At Home with Lorraine Kelly 2013