Effect of Mental Health of
Student and Employee During Covid 19
Fear, worry, and stress are normal responses to perceived or
real threats, and at times when we are faced with uncertainty or
the unknown. So it is normal and understandable that people are
experiencing fear in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whether you are going into work or working from home, the
COVID-19 pandemic has probably changed the way you work. Fear and
anxiety about this new disease and other strong emotions can be
overwhelming, and workplace stress can lead to burnoutexternal
icon. How you cope with these emotions and stress can affect your
well-being, the well-being of the people you care about, your
workplace, and your community. During this pandemic, it is critical
that you recognize what stress looks like, take steps to build your
resilience and manage job stress, and know where to go if you need
help.
Recognize the symptoms of stress you may be experiencing.
- Feeling irritation, anger, or in denial
- Feeling uncertain, nervous, or anxious
- Lacking motivation
- Feeling tired, overwhelmed, or burned out
- Feeling sad or depressed
- Having trouble sleeping
- Having trouble concentrating
Know the common work-related factors that can add to stress
during a pandemic:
- Concern about the risk of being exposed to the virus at
work
- Taking care of personal and family needs while working
- Managing a different workload
- Lack of access to the tools and equipment needed to perform
your job
- Feelings that you are not contributing enough to work or guilt
about not being on the frontline
- Uncertainty about the future of your workplace and/or
employment
- Learning new communication tools and dealing with technical
difficulties
- Adapting to a different workspace and/or work schedule
Follow these tips to build resilience and manage job stress.
- Communicate with your coworkers, supervisors, and employees
about job stress while maintaining social distancing (at least 6
feet).
- Identify things that cause stress and work together to identify
solutions.
- Talk openly with employers, employees, and unions about how the
pandemic is affecting work. Expectations should be communicated
clearly by everyone.
- Ask about how to access mental health resources in your
workplace.
- Identify those things which you do not have control over and do
the best you can with the resources available to you.
- Increase your sense of control by developing a consistent daily
routine when possible — ideally one that is similar to your
schedule before the pandemic.
- Keep a regular sleep scheduleexternal icon.
- Take breaks from work to stretch, exercise, or check in with
your supportive colleagues, coworkers, family, and friends.
- Spend time outdoors, either being physically active or
relaxing.
- If you work from home, set a regular time to end your work for
the day, if possible.
- Practice mindfulness techniquesexternal icon.
- Do things you enjoy during non-work hours.
- Know the facts about COVID-19. Be informed about how to protect
yourself and others. Understanding the risk and sharing accurate
information with people you care about can reduce stress and help
you make a connection with others.
- Remind yourself that each of us has a crucial role in fighting
this pandemic.
- Remind yourself that everyone is in an unusual situation with
limited resources.
- Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news
stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic
repeatedly can be upsetting and mentally exhausting
- Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your
concerns, how you are feeling, or how the COVID-19 pandemic is
affecting you.
- Connect with others through phone calls, email, text messages,
mailing letters or cards, video chat, and social media.
- Check on others. Helping others improves your sense of control,
belonging, and self-esteem. Look for safe ways to offer social
support to others, especially if they are showing signs of stress,
such as depression and anxiety.
- If you feel you may be misusing alcohol or other drugs
(including prescription drugs) as a means of coping, reach out for
help.
- If you are being treated for a mental health condition,
continue with your treatment and be aware of any new or worsening
symptoms.
Business Presentation Skills
Good presentation skills
require organisation and confidence. If these two essential items
are not ticked off, then it’s time you looked at developing
presentation skills. This type of personal development work will
really assist you to develop first more confidence, which is the
key. Then, by you getting organised, well presented and ultimately
building self-esteem, those dream jobs will appear and your
ambitions will be realised!
Being well presented in
the workplace – in a presentation, in a meeting, during a
discussion with a colleague or client is essential. If your career
matters to you – develop your presentation skills!
A presenter or staff
member is given an added advantage over someone who is less than
polished in public speaking (i.e. someone who actually avoids it
like the plague), when he or she can get up and deliver a
well-constructed, confident presentation in front of a group of
colleagues.
Superiors notice the
confident approach, which translates into other parts of their
role. Staff who are highly skilled in their area of expertise, but
hate public speaking, will still be appreciated, but they may just
get more kudos and more accolades if they can articulate their
approaches and knowledge in a more confident manner.
“Being well presented in
the workplace – in a presentation, in a meeting, during a
discussion with a colleague or client is essential. If your career
matters to you – develop your presentation skills!”
Presentation and public
speaking skills are “learnt” skills – by working on these skills,
the quiet and shy person can learn to present with confidence and
evidentially “Find their voice".
Presentation skills will
help in the following workplace or professional
circumstances:
- At interviews, as the interviewer or interviewee
- At meetings, face to face or in a conference call
- At networking functions, meeting new people or getting to know
ones you already know.
- Speaking to colleagues and staff
- Delivering a presentation to clients detailing a technical
topic or selling a product
- Presenting at conferences
- Speaking at large internal meetings
- Speaking at Chamber of Commerce or Rotary promoting your
business
- Speaking with suppliers
- Speaking with clients
- Presenting training
- Attending training
Presentation are relating to job.