Did you know that we Dutch people work on average 90,000 hours in our lifetime?
Those are quite a few hours right? If we carried out all those working hours in optimal and vital conditions, it would make our lives a lot easier. We would certainly have a lot fewer physical and mental complaints.
Unfortunately that’s not the case, we stare at screens for hours, sit still a lot, often in the wrong posture, and reach for unhealthy snacks when we have cravings. Relaxation is also an issue, we experience more and more stress. Not to mention our work environment, which is often an enclosed space with little fresh air.
That sounds very negative, doesn’t it? It is, but it is a reality check.
You don’t have influence everywhere, but here you do
Sometimes you need to grab attention with a shocking fact to really emphasize urgency 😉 Like in our case those 90,000 hours. 90,000 hours doing work that sometimes gives you energy but sometimes also drains it. Work that causes you stress, but that you sometimes find hard to let go of in your free time.
You don’t have influence everywhere in life, we all know that. Fortunately, you do have some influence on your working conditions. Ideally, you would spend those 90,000 working hours in a healthy and inspiring place where you feel vital, where your development is central, and where you feel appreciated.
You deserve to work in a place where you can perform optimally. Companies often take a reactive approach when it comes to vitality instead of a proactive one.
Look, for example, at work stress: when people get a burnout, they are guided, but little attention is paid to preventing work stress, before someone has a burnout.
How to create that pleasant green workplace?
Are you curious about how to create that green and healthy workplace? Then read this article. Using 6 easy tips, you can create that ultimate working environment. Your colleagues will thank you!
This article was written by Zoë Dieters, the founder of The Greenspiration. The Greenspiration advises and inspires companies to create a green and healthy workplace. We provide tailor-made advice that fits the company culture, vision, and goals. So that your company becomes an inspiring place where health, greenery, and vitality are central.