“What is
essential is that we take responsibility for our own mental wellbeing and knowing
when to ask for help.”
In 2018 the
focus on Wellbeing at Work will increase largely driven by increased awareness
on individual’s mental health and the fact too many people are not coping in
their life.
There is a
media frenzy adding to the hype and “mental health” is one of the great
political footballs that adds to the problem of creating fear without practical
resolution.
It is a fact
that mental illnesses are a major concern and that overall the resources
available to help are insufficient. However, for a large number of people
experiencing anxiety, stress and depression their condition can be greatly
improved by reflecting upon and changing the way we think and in turn how we
behave.
Despite the
fear spread we in the UK live in a secure country with a great education system
and a national health system that overall provides a fantastic service. We do
look after each other in the main, opportunities for work abound and for those
who want to explore their entrepreneurial spirit there are many ways to create
and develop new ideas and business.
Undoubtedly
there are many problems in our bit of the world but I suggest that if
individuals better understood the influences on their feelings and through
learning how best to find happiness in their life then many of the issues
surrounding negative emotions would disappear. What is essential is that we take responsibility for our own mental
wellbeing and knowing when to ask for help.
This matters
to all of us whether we are an employee, employer, business owner or for those keeping
home or in retirement and for many those between stages of life in education or
finding new work.
My work has taken
me across many areas helping individuals in their personal or work life coping
with “emotional challenges” including supporting people within organisations support
their staff.
My concern,
sometimes anger, is that too often the focus of help is aimed solely at getting
people back to “their normal”. Not providing them with the knowledge and tools
to take control of their own mental wellbeing and to take responsibility for
their whole life and happiness.
Importantly
people need help and support to get beyond this point and is the reason I have
developed the Mejma Experience programmes to achieve this. As I have said
before what is essential is that we take responsibility for our own mental
wellbeing and knowing when to ask for help. My programmes achieve this by
providing a foundation of knowledge for individuals to build upon.
To see how
best I can help you as an individual or an organisation please do contact me when I can
develop programmes around your specific needs – here are the outlines http://bit.ly/2inwGTy
Life
coaching is a positive solution to coping with issues causing anxiety, stress and
depression; enabling people to take control of their life and their happiness.
Ian
