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Family and work

For more family friendliness in Saxony

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In a typical workday

The everyday life in a professional employment relationship – as the name suggests – usually takes a very similar and equal process. You come to work, perform the tasks you have placed, go home after work and at the end of the month you will receive your salary. But this everyday and always felt same has quite dangers or at least there are basic things you should consider.

Especially with very monotonous work or very one-sided demands for example by constant sitting or standing, constant looking on a monitor, etc. you should treat yourself and your body to regular breaks. Breaks for employees are legally required here and should be communicated to you as part of the employment contract at time of hiring.

No matter how stressful the day-to-day work is, always be sure to create an appropriate balance for yourself. Much of the nervous illnesses diagnosed today are due to stress or overload in the professional environment.

Even if you enjoy your work a lot and you have a relaxed, almost friendly relationship with your colleagues, it still remains an employment relationship. You have been hired primarily to carry out the work you have done. This should always be reflected in dealing with colleagues, superiors and customers.

Finding a pleasant job with correspondingly good pay can be a stroke of luck. However, don't let yourself be taken advantage of and don't sell yourself below value because you are afraid of potentially losing your job. Especially people who have not been in employment for long or have been out of work for a long time sometimes tend to do so and are unfortunately treated inappropriately by some employers here.

Basically, you should see it in everyday work in such a way that a job always represents a give and take between you and the employer. This means that both sides should have the desire and the positive basic attitude. Everything should work as smoothly as possible and without any problems for you and your employer.

Questions and answers

How can I make as pleasant and efficient as possible my work everyday?

There are some possibilities, here a few of them briefly listed. To create a to-do list with all appointments and tasks for the upcoming day. Stay realistic about your schedule. Sending e-mails and talking to colleagues also takes time. Give your workplace a personal touch, if possible. Those who feel comfortable at work are also less stressed. Don't forget the breaks. In order to give your mind and body new strength, you should take regular short breaks.

Checklist

Document

8 tips for mindfulness in everyday work

For the active stress management in everyday working life

DFME German specialist Center for mindfulness - dfme-achtsamkeit.de

Helpful Links

Legal assistance in the area of everyday work by the labor unions

Advice on how to not neglect your health in everyday work

Tips about everyday work and how to handle it