Helpful tips for Wellness & Mental Well Being

Stress when experienced frequently increases the risk of mental health conditions which give rise to depression. The world has seen occupational hazard framework for factories and production line workers. Now, because of digital presence and working condition wellness and mental well being gained importance. If not managed judiciously, these condition will result in reduced levels of performance and productivity and even manifests in illnesses and lifestyle diseases. Once this happens, it leads to loss of concentration, poor decision-making skills, anxiety, and depression. The National Institute of Health reported that nearly one in five U.S. adults – about 52.9 million people – live with a mental illness. The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) revealed in their survey in 2021 that over 40 % of the employees in the private sector suffering from depression or general anxiety disorder and also found out that the most vulnerable group affected was the 21-35 years bracket, this age group is what defines young India.

How to cope with day to day stress, some small tips are offered

1. Relationship & Resilience

Experts say, generally, people are emotionally well, can cope up faster from difficult situation by practicing gratitude, maintaining good relationships, nor through social media.This helps you to build a sense of belonging and self-worth and causes chemical changes in brain which can help to positively change your mood.

2. Learn new skills & nurture hobby

Learning at later stages boosts self confidence & build a sense of purpose. Research shows that learning new skills can also improve your mental wellbeing. Simple green thumbing freshens overall attitude. Even mentoring juniors build sense of responsibility

3. Stress & Sleep

Overwork kills sleep. When you are tired, you cant function at best. A good night’s sleep helps you to get focus better, think more clearly and have quicker reflexes. Positive stress useful as it gives a rush of energy but it is dangerous if it lasts long. Relaxation methods & showing compassion to yourself is answer for harmful stress.

4. A Zen moment (mindfulness)

Practicing meditation and awareness about your thoughts & feeling, your body and sense of purpose improve your mental well being.

Measuring Employee Wellbeing

Chia-Hao & Ting-Ya measured Employee Wellbeing & Happiness on variable viz Life Satisfaction, Interpersonal Relationships, Self- Affirmation, Physical and Mental Health.?

Josh Bersin, in his paper writes that at Level 4 (see below) companies see wellbeing as a force for social good. Here the company is not only taking care of its employees, their families, and their work teams but regularly organizes fitness campaigns and health improvement programs for their communities, creating positive, sustainable impact.