Blog #2 post Balance or Burnout

 

Alright, so with most classes that require a group project, I try to do some type of research and put it together hoping for the best. Unfortunately, I find myself most of the time finding things to do, well the only problem is I am not doing the job I am supposed to be doing. We all know procrastination tends to lead to anxiety and well we all know the rollercoaster of a ride that becomes.

This group project I found to be quite fun if I may say. I personally felt like everyone brought out some hard-hitting information good points that really stuck. Some intense topics and some sensitive ones but you know, there’s always a message to be delivered. “Three things that cannot be hidden are the sun the moon and the truth. “Buddha.

We all know social life and mental health go hand in hand. You know that feeling when you are not all there and you just don’t want to be bothered, and you pull away. Having good friends or a partner, even family members to support you and help you uplift you when you are down are extremely important. They can help you cope through difficult times; help you deal better with different levels of stress. Having a strong team behind you can help you deal with anxiety and even depression.

We have all been there and honestly it seems to reach us when we least expect it. And sometimes we feel like we must deal with it all on our own. We Don’t! There are many hotline umbers out here there offer support for any types of struggles you are having. There are even ways to access help through means of text messaging for those who don’t like to speak to others.

I found myself really involved with my part with the presentation as I felt a connection with the topic. You see at the time I’m dealing with some life-changing scenarios now and quite frankly it has been extremely depressing how you view it.

You see I had a slip and fall injury at work and what started as pain in my back and knee, turned into 2 years of recovery. Physical therapy and procedures trying to improve my situation I felt like there was no end. I have had to change the way I work and proceed with things until I can fully get healthy. Now it has all changed, and it takes time to just change and the way you have been accustomed to working.

The truth is, taking care of your mental health doesn’t mean your week honestly, I know now it shows strength. Letting people in might help. Even just the tiniest bit of allowing someone in could help you with what you are going through.

When you are mentally strong you can take on whatever comes at you. And at that point you are ready to figure out what you want to do, and where you want to go in life.

Group one brought up a very important top which included career development and the economy. This is a very important topic as it dives into being able to adapt to the workforce around us. It’s difficult out in the work environment it can be fast paced and hectic. The beautiful thing is that it is constantly evolving and changing with the times.

They touched on real life happenings and how you know sometimes people draw the short stick in unfair circumstances. Being able to adjust to what is going on with the outside world is quite important and could be key to being able to succeed.

The second group was able to deliver the message on how we have outside factors that can help us succeed. They were able to dive into things often not spoken. They talked about how early on we are affected by the environment around us.

They gave detailed information especially over the past 5 years with the progress that’s has been made both negative and positive. The description of how there was too much screen time being involved and less face-to-face interaction was a good point. How the government helps with aids to provide means of education and different programs that could provide housing for families as well.

Let’s be honest, the fact that they gave ways they believed how things could improve as well as giving examples of the areas they could improve would be appreciated by many. Overall, I feel like this group doves into solutions for the current issues not just stating them.

 

 

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