What can help?
James Gallacher
Director, Career Transition Facilitator, Executive Coach @ Yellow Box Careers | Executive Coaching
If you’re feeling worried or struggling to cope during the COVID19 Victorian isolation, that we are under, now with more “Stage-4†restrictions in place, here are some self-care+ things to consider.
“Self-care†can be understood in many different ways. In its simplest form, the term refers to our ability as human beings to function effectively in the world while meeting the multiple challenges of daily life with a sense of energy, vitality, and confidence. Self-care is initiated and maintained by us as individuals, it requires our active engagement.
Try and manage your exposure to media coverage, as well if you have children, manage theirs. As this could increase feelings of fear and anxiety. Be mindful of sources of information and ensure, if you need to, you are accessing good quality and accurate information.
Learn how to nourish and sustain yourself, the things that have a positive impact on your physical, mental and emotional state.
Find ways to manage stress and unwind, relax, unwind and recover. Energy expenditure needs to be balanced with the same amount of energy recovery.
Be aware of changes to your emotional wellbeing and speak to your support network (family, friends, work colleagues) when you find things are getting on top of you. Don’t hesitate to get professional help if you get to point where you are not coping.
If there is someone you think may struggle, through this further extended period of isolation, it is important to reach out to them and let them know you care:
- Call them to check on their welfare;
- Send an email or a text; and
- Don’t underestimate the power you have to offer hope and a chat to another person.
Whatever you’re feeling during these challenging times, you can talk it through with one of Beyond Blue or lifeline counsellors. They provide advice and support based on your specific needs.
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4 年Thanks for sharing this Jamie - it’s a shit time that’s for sure and it is often difficult to see light at the end of the tunnel
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4 å¹´Self care is so important especially now! We will get through this and we want to acknowledge and share that it is a tough time. A problem shared is a problem halved.
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4 å¹´Thanks for sharing!
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4 å¹´Thanks James. Timely reminder. Particularly about how we manage the message to our children. Us adults might have well-tested mechanisms to vent / cope / process it all, but not sure how the kids are taking it. I've noticed a stark difference with my twins: on the surface they appear fine, but if you scratch a bit, they are certainly taking it all in. I'm worried about the long-term impact it will have on their psyche. And how will this impact the workforce in years to come? Maybe mental health needs to more deeply embedded corporate culture?