Mental health and Wellness session in Contour Software by Dr. Maryam Faiz

 

What is Mental Health?

 Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. The significance of mental health and wellness has emerged as a central pillar of our overall well-being. Just as physical health is crucial, our mental and emotional states profoundly impact the quality of our lives. The term "mental health" encompasses not only the absence of mental illnesses but also the presence of positive psychological attributes, allowing individuals to effectively cope with stress, establish fulfilling relationships, and navigate the challenges that life presents

 

What is Wellness?

 Wellness refers to a state of overall well-being, encompassing various dimensions of health that contribute to a person's quality of life. It goes beyond the absence of illness and involves actively seeking a balanced and fulfilling life. The concept of wellness acknowledges that individuals are multi-dimensional beings, and their well-being is influenced by several interconnected aspects, including physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental factors. Striving for wellness involves making conscious choices and adopting habits that promote a harmonious existence in these various dimensions, ultimately leading to a higher level of life satisfaction and a sense of purpose. It's a dynamic and ongoing process that requires self-awareness, proactive actions, and a commitment to continuous personal growth.

 

In the interview CEO of Unilever Mr. Amir Pracha mentioned that "As per the current research of Linkedin youngsters looking 4 things for job"

1. Well being
2. Flexibility
3. Reward
4.Career progression

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Recently I attended a session in Contour Software about Mental health and Wellness by Dr. Maryam Faiz. There are some notes which I have prepared

1. Excessive worries create anxiety in you
    E.g. you have exam after one week and you are thinking what will happen
   Solution: Spare time daily to prepare for this 

2.You would like to give money to beggar but due to open signal you were not able to give money. Now you are feeling guilt about yourself. This is unhealthy to curse for what you are not responsible for

3. Our religion taught us to forgive. To prolong your anger create frustration in you. You need to learn bear anger.

4.Due to your any medical condition you are not able to perform e.g. your colleague is active and good in workout now you need to accept it nor to curse yourself.

5.There are 3 types
Stress: a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation
Tension: a feeling of physical and psychological strain accompanied by discomfort, uneasiness, and pressure to seek relief through talk or action.
Depression: Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.

Avoid circumstances which cause these things.

6. Don't do these things
a. Social isolation,
b. long time hunger due to work. If your lunch time is 1:30 don't prolong it due to work.
c. If you have any nature call emergency don't prolong it. It causes long term issues
d. Anxiety also causes digestive issue e.g. acidity. So avoid anxiety which can be due to any person racism or any of your colleague misbehave. If someone is shouting on you, try to see reason or give some time to him rather start with your colleague.
e. Long sittings cause back pain. Take some breaks

7.We should work for personal happiness don't always think about other happiness
E.g. you go to lunch with your friend he asked you for unhealthy food and you are on diet they say positive No to your friend

8.Spare some ME time for you. Join support group (Like old school friends who understand you)

Question answer session

There were some questions answer session
Q1: Due to past event I am disturb
Answer: Few things are uncontrollable so work on items which are in your control live in present don't bother your today with past or future
Q2: Please suggest good parenting
Answer: never compare your kids with others. sometime kids got good marks but they don't know about their surroundings they might be intelligent but they are not emotional intelligent.
Therefore now a days people are examine with IQ+EQ

Q3: Sometime due to other people we had anger?
Answer: Don't allow anyone to control your emotion. Don't over react on situations. 

Learn where to flight and where you should fight. If your team is blaming you for what you are not responsible then you should prepare to answer their arguments