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title: Check Up On Your Crew
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## [Check Up On Your Crew](https://blog.arborwear.com/blog/check-yourself-this-month)

 Feb 3, 2022 6:30:00 AM / by [Kaitlin Ryan](https://blog.arborwear.com/blog/author/kaitlin-ryan)

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Safety is the top priority for us at Arborwear. It's a top priority for a lot of our green industry friends, too. While we talk a lot about safety in terms of *physical* well-being, we urge you to make space for conversations in the workplace about *mental* well-being, too. 

 

#### Here's a way to start a dialogue about mental health and avoiding burnout with your crew:

### ![Bratfest 2022](https://blog.arborwear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bratfest%20Photos%202022-28-1.png?width=2045&height=1363&name=Bratfest%20Photos%202022-28-1.png)

### Check-in After Big Projects

While it's a relief to see the fruits of your labor on a finally-finished project, a big team effort can be exhausting for the crew. Make sure they know you appreciate them and their hard work with some positive words of rewards/gifts, or your own efforts to help out. Learn more ways you can celebrate your crew's accomplishments [here.](https://blog.arborwear.com/blog/5-ways-to-celebrate-employee-appreciation-day)

 

#### These are some tips for managing your own mental health. Pass 'em along to your crew!

### **Breathe Like A Navy Seal**

All it takes is 5 minutes to recenter yourself so you are ready to perform and lead in the safest way possible. Inhale for 4 seconds. Hold your breath for 4 seconds. Exhale for 4 seconds. Repeat for 5 minutes. This boxed breathing technique is used by the Navy Seals in high-stress environments, so it is quite beneficial. 

### **Change Into Something More Comfortable**

Changing into more comfortable clothing after a long day helps your mind go from work mode to rest mode. For people as hardworking as you, this is very necessary.

#### Arborwear sweatpants are highly recommended when crashing on the couch. Available in [single thick](https://arborwear.com/109021) and [double thick](https://arborwear.com/109021#color=213) options. 

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#### Written by [Kaitlin Ryan](https://blog.arborwear.com/blog/author/kaitlin-ryan)

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