Look after your mental health, this October.
October is Mental Health Month and as part of the this campaign, IGK Victoria is encouraging everyone to make a promise to “Look after your mental health, Australia.”
It is a call to action for the one in five Australians affected by mental illness annually, and for the many more impacted by the current COVID-19 pandemic, and the increased uncertainty and anxiety that has ensued. Working from home is now the new norm for people throughout the world as we adapt to the Covid-19 lock-downs and ongoing changes to our life.
Many people are finding that it is not quite as fun as it appeared to be in the beginning, as their working space encroaches on their living space leading to stress and fatigue. Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.
It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet life’s constant demands. As the stress continues, you begin to lose the interest and motivation that led you to take on a certain role in the first place.
Some people have been like this for so long they even become numb to the symptoms and cannot see how much they have changed.
Signs of burnout are not limited to physical symptoms as they can be emotional and behavioural. If you are not sure you are in the burnout stage ask yourself these questions. Are you feeling less motivated to work or exercise for example?
Are you tired, even if you have had a good sleep? Are you constantly moody? Do you find it hard to enjoy things you normally find fun?These are all signs that you are overly stressed and exhausted, and it is time for you to make some changes.
Difficulty sleeping, anxiousness, easily irritated, feeling tired, headaches, changes in normal dietary habits, increased consumption of alcohol, lack of motivation, and procrastination are other signals you are exhausted.The good news is you can beat this! In this shared article from No Regrets Personal Training in Mitcham, we show you seven simple strategies you can use to overcome this feeling.
John Ross Shihan and Lambros Kallianiotis Sensei understand that in lockdowns, there is a lack of regular training and structure in our lives. We’ll be sharing some tips this month to help keep our spirits up and firing.