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How can Quality Management professionals prioritize their mental health?

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Quality Management (QM) is a demanding and rewarding field that requires high standards, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. However, it can also take a toll on your mental health, especially if you face stress, burnout, or conflict at work. How can you prioritize your well-being and cope with the challenges of QM? Here are some tips to help you.

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1 Recognize the signs

It's important to recognize the signs of distress and seek help when needed in order to prioritize your mental health. Common signs of stress, burnout, or depression include feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or irritable; losing interest or motivation in work or hobbies; having difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or solving problems; and experiencing physical symptoms such as headaches, insomnia, or digestive issues. Additionally, isolating yourself from others or avoiding social activities can be signs of distress. If you notice any of these signs, don't ignore them - talk to someone you trust and seek professional support if necessary.

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2 Set healthy boundaries

Another way to prioritize your mental health is to set healthy boundaries between your work and personal life. This could include communicating expectations and limits to managers, team members, and clients; saying no to unreasonable or unrealistic demands; taking regular breaks and vacations; respecting your own time and energy; and delegating or outsourcing tasks that are not essential or within your expertise. Establishing healthy boundaries can help reduce stress, boost productivity and quality, and stop feelings of resentment or frustration.

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Vyas Jaldip

Associate Director- GCP QA | Global GCP QA consultant | CQI and IRCA certified ISO 9001 Lead auditor
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Quality management personnel can prioritize their mental health by setting clear boundaries between work and personal life. Establishing designated work hours, avoiding excessive overtime, and disconnecting from work emails during non-working hours can contribute to a healthier work-life balance. Additionally, taking regular breaks, practicing stress-reduction techniques, and seeking support from colleagues or mental health professionals are essential for overall well-being.

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3 Practice self-care

Self-care is not a mere luxury, but an absolute necessity for your mental health. It involves taking care of your physical, emotional, and mental needs, as well as doing activities that make you happy and fulfilled. Eating well and staying hydrated, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep, meditating, journaling, or practicing mindfulness are all examples of self-care. Additionally, pursuing hobbies and interests, spending time with loved ones or pets, seeking feedback or recognition for your work, and learning new skills or taking courses to enhance your QM knowledge are all great ways to practice self-care. Doing so can help you to boost your mood, confidence, and resilience, as well as cope with stress and challenges more effectively.

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4 Join a community

Prioritizing your mental health can be achieved by joining a community of QM professionals who can provide support, motivation, and challenge. Joining a community can offer a sense of connection and belonging, as well as a platform to share experiences, insights, and best practices. It can also be a source of feedback, advice, and mentorship. Furthermore, it provides a network of opportunities and resources, as well as a space to celebrate accomplishments and gain from mistakes. You can join an online or offline community such as a QM association, forum, group, or event and participate actively and regularly.

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Vyas Jaldip

Associate Director- GCP QA | Global GCP QA consultant | CQI and IRCA certified ISO 9001 Lead auditor
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Joining a professional community, such as LinkedIn groups related to quality management, can indeed provide valuable support and insights. Engaging in discussions, sharing experiences, and learning from peers can create a sense of belonging and help manage stress. Networking with like-minded professionals not only fosters a supportive environment but also allows for knowledge exchange and personal growth in the field.

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5 Seek growth opportunities

Finally, prioritizing your mental health also means seeking growth opportunities that can help you advance your QM career and personal development. For instance, you can take on new projects or roles that challenge your skills and creativity, seek feedback, coaching, or mentoring from your manager, peers, or experts, pursue certifications, accreditations, or awards that recognize your QM excellence, attend webinars, workshops, or conferences that update your QM knowledge and trends, and read books, blogs, or podcasts that inspire your QM vision and passion. By doing so, you can increase your satisfaction, motivation, and impact as a QM professional, and overcome any stagnation or boredom.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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John McKay MS, ASQ CMQ/OE, CQA, CQO, RQAP-GCP, RA, Chem Eng.

Global Expert: QA, RA, QC, GxP, Op Excel, Business Development, CQO, Inspection Readiness, CAPA, PMP, Risk Mgmt; Auditor; Chief Operating, Quality, RA, CA Officer; Pharma, Biotech, Biologics, Med Devices, Board Member
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Take care of Mind, Body, Soul. Mind: 1. Find fun things to do, work on, accomplish. 2. Seek out, collaborate, network, interact with positive, uplifting, caring, great people that support you and your success. 3. Set, accomplish SMART Goals that are daily, weekly, monthly, & for each year. 4. Continue to learn & study. 5. Develop, implement a Professional Development & Training Plan. Body: 1. Eat healthy balanced meals. 2. Get enough sleep every night: 6 to 8 hours 3. Stay active daily. 4. Do a fun exercise or activity 3 times per week, 30 minutes each 5. Set & meet SMART Goals for your health & fitness. Soul: 1. Maintain wellness. 2. Spend time & invest in your mental health. 3. Meditate periodically 4. Pray 5. Friendship

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