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You will hate this answer but exercise until you’re happy. Endorphins are addictive. Also if you have a car go for a drive. Music cures all! I made a coworker on a current engagement sit on the phone with me so it felt like I had an actual coworker. Try to video chat more.
First let me say this is totally normal. It’s good you’re reaching out. While not similiar I can relate - lost my Dad on Feb 16 and returned March 16 to such a weird work world. So definitely have those moments where energy feels drained, anxiety gets the best of me, or I feel i cant “think”/ lost “it”
Some mechanisms I have used:
1. Journal - I frequently take notes during the day about my tasks. During moments when i feel the sadness overwhelming me I start jotting down what I am thinking and feeling. Helps me reassess and recognize that this is totally normal
2. I try to take mini breaks when it gets too much to reset. I sometimes do like 10 squats, 10 pushups, and 10 crunches. This helps get my blood flowing and take my mind off it.
3. Don’t be afraid to take a dinner break and log back in at night. Sometimes time away is key.
4. I have considered going to therapy since my insurance offers an evaluation and five follow up sessions for a fixed cost - don’r know if i would open up in a tele health setting
5. Thinking of my toughest/stressful days when I faced a lot and had a lot to do it - be it work or personally. Remind myself that if I can get through that I can do this.
6. Don’t be afraid to talk to your counselor if you feel low energy. I know mine always helps me think about how i can use this project rn for future opportunities. That helps me get out of my funk
7. Be realistic and easy with yourself. Everyone feels what you feel. Quarantine is really tough.
8. Make time for friend zoom calls 1x per week and do something “fun” every saturday like order pizza or watch a movie or try a new hair technique
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Check your vitamin d and iron as well because these are getting low as we stay inside.
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Agree with exercise, im a true believer in music therapy, whether its listening, dancing or singing.
I don't have anyone i can talk to at work but I vent to a friend of mine everyday. Even if she doesn't respond, I leave voice notes on how I'm feeling. She does the same, we both get it.
Hey OP, brains are annoying creatures sometimes and can wreak this kind of havoc - especially these days. Glad you're reaching out to people for some advice.
1) when I'm really feeling bad, I go outside and walk around. No music or anything - listening to even my neighbor's kid scream constantly helps get me out of my own head, and the exercise endorphins def help.
2) I haven't used my firm's resources but rather found a few apps that have helped. And while I haven't gone to a therapist myself yet, I'm meeting a therapist for the first time next week, virtually.
3) I have a confidant at work that has gone through similar things and is honest and helpful. It's nice to feel like you have an ally. it's someone I genuinely consider a friend and just reached out for advice. They were (and are) incredibly understanding.
C1 what apps have helped you?
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1. Get outside if you can and take some walks. If you’re in a high density city like NYC, park yourself next to the window in a sun spot each day for 20 mins or Search to see if you have roof access. Absolutely get off your phone - spend one day this weekend where you don’t look at your phone more than 3 minutes, at a couple intervals, to check for emergencies. Do literally anything else with your time; connectivity and staring at screens is driving a lot of depression and anxiety these days. Ideas for that downtime: 15 mins of deep belly breathing, a brain dump of all the things you’re worried about into a bulleted list, a yoga or hiit or dance-based video, reading a physical book, cooking a new recipe, going on a walk (or multiple), sitting and being alone with your thoughts.
2. Check your EAP; most companies offer a set number of counseling sessions to employees. If you are in NYC, Cuomo partnered with Headspace for free meditation app access. If you’re in a tech company (or if you have a friend in one), your company might offer free access to ginger.io or betterhelp.com (or your friend’s company might offer them a free subscription or two to give out to friends)
3. No, not at my current role. But I do have a couple good friends / former coworkers who I speak with and we support each other to share tips and advice, etc.