1/ Do sports, yoga, meditation...
Whether you work with your body, with your brain, or with both, you need to remember to take breaks regularly. Stopping, taking a break, allows you to be more effective over time, by re-concentrating better afterwards. It could be a run on the lunch break, a meditation before a meeting or a bike ride at the start or end of the day, just to get some fresh air. Objective: to listen to your body and mind. Well-being at work begins first and foremost with personal well-being.
Also always remember to hydrate before, during and after your sports session. At Kusmi, we have a tip: we slip a sachet of infusion into its insulated bottle. AquaFrutti or even AquaRosa are perfect to accompany your workout sessions.
2/ Plant your workspace.
Impersonal and dull open spaces: not ideal for finding motivation and working in a good mood. Developing a nice little decor is a way to appreciate your office, to make it your own, to feel good there. In addition to being decorative, certain plants are known to be depolluting and to affect our stress level. Our favorites of the moment? Aloe vera, ivy or pilea. So to your watering cans to improve your well-being at work.
Give a second life to your tea box.
3/ Share moments with colleagues.
Share a lunch, a tea break, a snack... it's friendly, it strengthens social bonds, team spirit and promotes well-being at work. These are times of exchange, where we can talk about work, but also create links and get to know each other better. So, let’s adopt the Fika break, the ingenious Scandinavian invention which helps promote well-being at work. At Kusmi, the Fika break is always done withorganic infusion Sweet Break.
4/ Reboost yourself with tea.
We put cups, a kettle and tea bags available to colleagues, customers and collaborators. Unlike coffee (which is a stimulant), the stimulating action of tea occurs more gently, but for longer. Gradually released into the body, theine increases our ability to concentrate and memorize. And if we opt for green tea, we can take advantage of its benefits : it is renowned for being a natural anti-stress, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. To facilitate access to tea in the workplace, Kusmi Tea developed a professional offer (organic teas and herbal teas, biodegradable freshness bags, preferential prices, easily refillable dispensers, etc.).
5/ Tell yourself that stress is not necessarily bad.
It was a revelation when we came across his Ted talk! Psychologist Kelly McGonigal explains that it is not stress that causes deaths each year, but the vision we have of it. It is when we see it as harmful, dangerous, that it impacts our body and our health. The solution: consider the manifestations of stress (accelerated heart rate, sweating) as preparing the body to take on a new challenge! Yet another proof of the overpowering of our psyche!
6/Revolutionize your office.
We know it: we spend too much time sitting and a sedentary lifestyle is not good for our health. Ball chair, ergonomic stool, desk that can be used in a standing position, tilting tablet... innovations are multiplying to reduce back and neck pain, which is very present among those who work in front of a computer. All that remains is to test the different devices to discover which one will suit best.
7/ Relax with a herbal tea or a brew organic.
These hot drinks (which can also be consumed iced in summer) are based on benefits of plants. Depending on the small ailments that we want to counter, we will look for the best plant to respond to them. A lunch that is too rich and difficult to digest? Bet on the peppermint or even the verbena. A bout of stress? We head off to prepare a nicely named organic infusion Be Cool. A sore throat? Try lavender.
8/ Know how to disconnect.
No question of checking your mailbox in the middle of the night! In the evening and on weekends, we set limits. To fully enjoy moments with loved ones, we cut out our professional life and reduce our screen time. If your boss doesn't have the same opinion, remind him that it's a legal obligation, since 2016. To help you put yourself in airplane mode: go for theorganic infusion based onrooibosFeel Zen.
9/ Focus on healthy and energizing snacks.
To accompany teas and herbal teas, we avoid vending machines (often filled with fatty and sweet things) in favor of healthy, balanced, easy-to-digest snacks: dried fruit, cereal pancakes, a banana or even Greek yogurt.
10 / Always be looking for new wellness ideas.
Researchers specializing in well-being regularly update new discoveries and provide valuable advice. We therefore remain attentive to recommendations in this area. You can (also) provide your team with a “well-being” suggestion box, or appoint a “Chief happiness officer”. His mission? Improve working conditions and the well-being of employees.