As we enter the start of September many of you are about to experience further change to routines that you may have had in place for a few months. Parents are preparing for school starting, a few of you with an essential need to be in the office are returning to Carnival House , and we’re openly discussing the future of working at Carnival UK and what the office environment might look like for the majority.
Change can bring anxiety and a need for enhanced support. We appreciate that it can take time to transition and build new routines whether that be getting used to working child-free for the first time since March, returning to an office environment or adjusting to any other changes in your work or home life.
Creating good habits
When adjusting to a new routine or reflecting on current ones and the improvements that could be made, it’s important to recognise both the good and bad habits that creep in.
One theory is that all habits good and bad can be changed by focusing on four simple steps; cue, craving, response and reward.
The cue triggers a craving, which motivates a response, which provides a reward, which satisfies the craving and, ultimately, becomes associated with the cue.
A real life (and common) example might be;
- Cue – Your phones buzzes
- Craving – You want to know what the message says
- Response – You stop what you’re doing to read the message
- Reward – You know what the message says (but you are distracted from a task)
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Peer support
Last week we asked you to share your remote working stories and top tips in a bid to provide support to those who may still be adjusting or struggling with remote working. Many of you got in touch and we’re pleased to share some of your responses below.
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Thank you to everyone who shared their remote working story and congratulations to Katie Morrison who was selected to win the hamper courtesy of our occupational health team.
Self support
For more top tips on how to adjust to new routine and make the most of remote working there is a wealth of resources available online.
- Home working in extraordinary circumstances
- Working virtually
- Remote working foundations
- Time management and working from home
- Finding work-life balance
- Making virtual meetings work
- Managing ambiguity
You’ll also find remote working resources on The Cove and Good Practice by searching “home working”.
Supporters
If you are struggling with remote working, changes to your routine or have any other concerns it’s important you keep speaking with your line manager so they can support you.
In addition you can access details of all alternative supporters on our supporting you page, including details for our occupational health team, Employee Assistance and a wealth of external providers.
If you feel that your circumstances have changed and you have an essential need to return to the office please speak with your line manager in the first instance.