How to Get Back to Your Best Self After an Injury at Work

Work-related injuries can occur due to a wide variety of reasons. Perhaps you tried to put a box back up onto a shelf and the ladder broke. Perhaps parts of the ceiling or scaffolding fell on you, or perhaps you just slipped on ice managed on a sidewalk that is managed by your company. Injuries can range from minor to life-changing, but regardless of how serious your injury is there is one thing that should stay the same – your attitude. With a great attitude you can get back to your best self, regardless of whether you have a new disability or not.

If Possible, Claim Compensation

Most employers will (and should) have insurance to cover them from liability. What this means is that if you claim compensation from them, it is not your employer’s pocket you will be getting the money from. What this means is that you won’t be putting the small business you work for out of business, but instead getting money from their insurance company. This way you can claim the compensation you need to recover without any financial worries. Accidents at work can occur for a variety of reasons, but what stays the same is the need for compensation to cover costs and loss of income while you recover.

Negotiate with Your Creditors

Not everyone will be protected under workers rights when it comes to injuries. You might not even have a job waiting for you when you recover and are released from hospital. So long as you have a compensation claim underway, however, you do have bargaining power. Either have your lawyers contact your creditors or contact them yourself and work out a deal. Most will be willing to hold off on your repayments if there is compensation coming in or you physically cannot work while you heal.

Commit to Physical Therapy

Wounds might heal, but mobility can be stagnated if you don’t commit to your physiotherapy. A deep cut in the leg can make muscle stiff and difficult to walk, but by going through physiotherapy when recovering, you might be able to walk by yourself as opposed to an aid.

Improve Your Health and Habits

To heal faster and better you need to improve your baseline health. Start by cutting out bad foods and habits from your diet, and replacing them with healthier alternatives. Nutrients are essential to our body, and can help you heal more efficiently from the start. Remember to maintain these healthy habits – including regular exercise – in order to be your best self moving forward.

Be Your Best Self

The quality of our lives will always be dictated by our outlook. An injury can cause a lifelong change in how we live, but it should never affect how we feel about ourselves or our life. Do all you can to heal well, and try to stay positive to enjoy your life as much as possible.

Thanks to Ellie