Uncertainty and disruption due to Covid-19 have led to widespread feelings of fatigue and burnout, according to new research published in the Financial Times that’s shows a majority of people in much of the world say their mental health has been negatively affected by the pandemic.
The respondents, who came from all corners of the world, were predominantly white-collar from sectors including education, financial services and media. They spoke of the difficulties of new work practices and about the demands spurred by the pandemic that have affected their mental health. The pandemic has illuminated the areas of respondents’ lives including career seniority, home environment and caring responsibilities that have had an impact on people’s ability to do their job.
According to the study the ongoing stress caused by the pandemic can lead to psychological hibernation, leading to loss of concentration, poor sleep and memory issues. At work, negativity or slower performance can be warning signs and a chance for a manager to check in and offer help.
Mental health is vital and often neglected. You cannot be happy, enthused, energised all the time and this is fine. We are meant to feel a whole host of emotions, don’t fight them. If me or my team at USP maritime can help at all please don’t hesitate to reach out. However, I would strongly recommend communication with colleagues, family, friends and mental health professionals as key.
We got this.
For some tips to working from home I wrote another article with some advice which may help.
