Start 2025 with a clear mind

With the festive period now over, people are getting back into their own routines. For some of us, this may mean coming back to our work environment, and this may make some of us feel overwhelmed.

It is important to understand what is causing us to feel this way, and once we have, we can look at strategies to help, which can help reduce this feeling. To help you with this transition, we have gathered the following tips:

Prioritise tasks

Creating a to-do list can help you feel more organised and in control of your day.

Writing down your to-do list lets you remember what tasks you aim to finish and sort your responsibilities in order of importance. Adding due dates can help with getting the more important tasks completed.

After you complete certain tasks, you can place a checkmark next to each one or cross them out to give yourself a sense of accomplishment and motivation.

Build and follow a schedule

Whether it is day to day work or assignments for your apprenticeship, work towards submitting these pieces of work on time, having a schedule can really help planning your time.

Use the calendar on your computer or phone to set reminders and to sign them off once completed too.

Be honest about your workload

Your peers, line manager or assessor may feel comfortable assigning you tasks because they know you're a reliable and dedicated individual. If you feel overwhelmed with the number of tasks you must complete in a day, let others know this.

Say something like, "I'm sorry. I have several other tasks due soon that I want to focus closely on. Is there any way I could complete it at a later deadline?"

Being honest about how much you can take on shows your peers, line manager or assessor that you care about the quality of your work.

Set boundaries for work hours

Identify your boundaries and set boundaries about your availability.

Ask for help when needed

If you're overwhelmed with your workload, it's okay to ask for help. Be sure to talk to the right person who will be able to provide you with the support and response you need.

Maintain a healthy work-life balance

Maintaining a healthy balance between work and life can help you feel less overwhelmed. Engaging in your favourite hobbies, spending time with friends and family, getting outside or taking some time for yourself can help you forget about the worries of work and reduce stress.

Giving yourself a break can help you feel re-energised about your work so that you're ready to be productive when you return.

Remember, LMP apprentices, you can talk to your tutor, at any time, they are there to offer advice and guidance, if you have concerns for your wellbeing, you can also reach out to the safeguarding team.

Should you also have any safeguarding or prevent concern, please contact safeguarding@lmp-group.co.uk.

Stay safe and enjoy 2025!