Work from home anxiety or stress? Get the dopamine flowing by setting yourself reachable goals and doing victory laps when you make them
- Our mindset influences the results of our actions and how we feel. Change our mindset, and this can change our response to stress, Dr Michelle McQuaid says
- It’s important to get a sense of meaning from your work and to celebrate when you have done something well to keep up your enthusiasm, the psychologist says
The uncertainty the coronavirus pandemic engenders can seriously challenge our mental wellness. If you are struggling or feeling stressed, take solace in knowing you are not alone. The global health crisis has brought mental health issues to the fore.
Communities and workplaces are more open to acknowledging and understanding mental health issues than they were a year ago. This could be an opportunity to make some positive changes in your life.
“Feelings of struggle and stress are not signs that you are unwell or ‘broken’; they are signs that something important needs your attention,” says psychologist Dr Michelle McQuaid, who has a decade of experience implementing positive psychology interventions in workplaces.
“Provided you have the well-being knowledge, tools and support to respond to these signs, [such] struggles don’t have to undermine your well-being or performance. In fact, they can enhance your learning and growth.”
