A holistic approach to safety, embracing the body/mind connection, paying attention to our thoughts, valuing sleep, and eating well. Numerous distractions abound in our job sites. Construction sites are not wellness retreats, but there are ways to sharpen our focus and ease mental tensions. On and outside the construction site, we will never control everything that happens, but we can develop a present-focused mindset that increases our cognitive flexibility, enhances our connections, and improves our mental health.
In this mini-boom podcast, we share some tips for being in the moment. In construction, safety requires us to hold two opposing ideas( job productivity and self-care) in our minds and still retain the ability to function. Being present is like walking a steel beam; breathing and pausing can help balance dynamic paradoxes where safety isn't just mitigated but mastered.
Construction Careline
If you want to talk with somebody about personal and professional challenges, the Construction Careline is a confidential, non-judgmental, and safe space to get support for tough challenges.
Call 1-833-444-6020 (Available 24/7/365) to connect with someone who cares and who gets it.
To learn more about Construction Careline, please visit:
The Construction Careline
https://usconstructioncareline.org
To learn more about CSPP, please visit: The Construction Suicide Prevention Partnership.
If you are in crisis and need urgent support, you can call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to speak with a trained crisis intervention specialist.
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