HEADING BACK TO THE OFFICE?

It's normal to feel upset that your routine, the one that you've spent the past year trying to get used to, is getting disrupted yet again. Life coach Lai Han Sam shares three tips for a smoother transition.

1 MANAGE EXPECTATIONS

It is important that you discuss expectations with your boss and colleagues and find out if the same rules apply whether WFH or WFO. In addition, you should manage the expectations of those at home. For example, it is unreasonable to be expected to cook regularly for the family if you go back to the office.

2 PRACTISE SELF-CARE

Now that you’re back in the office, it might be easier to schedule a walk, lunch with friends or even a gym session after work – these are all great ways to practise self-care. It is exactly because of the possibility of more changes in the future that a self-care practice needs to be intentional. You will, in turn, enjoy a more balanced attitude towards life and work.

3 ADOPT A POSITIVE MINDSET

Plenty of unexpected things can happen during this transition – some of the causes include unclear company processes or even having less space in the office. Believe that this too shall pass, and you will find your transition back to work easier. Focus on what you can be grateful for in both your work and personal life, and you will achieve the resilience that can help you get through the changes ahead.