Personal Development and the Importance of It in Today's World Post Pandemic

In today's world, there have been situations like never before. The Corona pandemic was not expected even in a dream by anyone. It has affected every soul on this earth. Humans are the most affected. Many people have had to stay inside for months together while a few have lost their jobs. It’s been so long that maintaining one's mental health has become difficult. A person must try and stay positive in any situation. If the family is with you and supports you, you can accomplish the most challenging task.

Care for Yourself: It Is Important

In today's lifestyle, several people stay alone. This is sometimes the reason behind their depression. Even when there is no one around, you should care for yourself. You have to adjust and adapt to live with it. You can make a few changes around you, which will lift your mood and keep you happy. Try listening to music, reading, practicing yoga, or meditating. Do anything that makes you happy. Some people find comfort in baking; it is bliss; freshly baked items lift the mood. While a few loves to be among nature and do gardening, it makes them happy. Do find a hobby to keep yourself happy. 

Mental Illness

The stress of job loss and family pressure has also caused harm to mental health due to staying alone. Maintaining mental health is necessary. They can be treated with the help of counseling and medicines. Anyone who is mentally unstable is also a part of society. Do not avoid them; try to understand and help them. In the present situation, everyone is facing some mental stress. Adults have the stress of managing finances and family. While the kids have to deal with studies in a new set up. The elderly are fighting with loneliness.

According to various studies, this corona pandemic has turned many lives towards depression and anxiety. As per the Ipsos MORI survey, 21% of the population worldwide is concerned about isolation, 13% are worried about maintaining social distancing. In contrast, 20% have become a victim of mental illness.

Situation Today: 

In today's world, there is stress in our political leaders' lives to fight the pandemic and bring resources to the common man. Those working as lower-level executives have had to face a job loss. There has been cost-cutting in the firms. Homemakers are struggling to keep a balance in the budget. All these are creating enormous pressure on the brain. Self-awareness is the need of the hour. If you are unfit physically and mentally yourself, how will you take care of the family? You have to undertake personal development. Give yourself importance. 

What Can You Do?

Firstly, accept that you are in stress. Look for reasons that have caused it. Try to avoid those situations. Do not overthink about the things that are beyond your control. Do not fill your mind with negative thoughts. Have a conversation with your family members. Have mindfulness in your attitude to keep track of your mental health. Don't overwork the brain. If you still need help but do not want to involve someone else, you can write a journal and write all the day's activities and how you felt about it. 

Things You Can Try to Keep Yourself Happy: 

Sing and Dance

You can spend some time enjoying listening or dancing to music common to everyone's interest in the family. It will lift everyone's mood, and the mind will get a chance to be free from tension. It will rejuvenate you from within. Even small durations of quality time together with the loved one's work wonders. 

Yoga or Meditation

Practicing yoga or doing meditation proves to be very helpful. You can do it alone in a quiet place or make it a family activity for the weekend. It will help relax all the stress. Yoga also makes your mind and body active. Your effectiveness shall also be increased. Whenever there is a situation when you are about to lose your temper, stop breath deep and try to relax your brain for a moment. Count to ten with your eyes closed. Then think again and now respond to the situation accordingly. 

According to the Ipsos MORI survey, by getting involved in physical activities, 18% of people can cope with mental stress.

Change Roles

On the weekend, try to switch roles with your spouse. If they have been doing laundry, cleaning, and cooking daily it should be your turn on the weekend. Take the family out for a picnic, or go for a movie. Spend quality time together. 

Spend Some Couple Time

Spend some particular time alone with your spouse. It should only you and your loving partner. Go out for a candlelight dinner or a cup of coffee. If nothing is possible, then go for a stroll in the area. Say I love you now and then when you get a chance. But, make sure you are taking precaution measures to save yourself getting infected from the coronavirus. 

Talk

You must have an open-hearted conversation in the family. Discuss your routine and how you feel. Give everyone a chance. This will help you in reducing the stress in the life of all the members. If you have the elder one, respect them. They must have been alone for long intervals, spend quality time with them. Let the kids perform for you all. Remember to praise everyone. Whenever your child sings a song, writes you a message, or draws for you, tell them it was amazing. 

Many researchers and surveys discovered that by staying in contact with family and friends via communication channels, 22% of population could deal with anxiety.

Conclusion

The situation in the world today has put everyone in stress. You need to be very cautious about physical health and mental health. Don't just look after others; you are equally important. Being the pillar of the house, do not take all the responsibility alone. Share it among all the other members as well. Let the kids and elders take care of each other. In this way, everyone will be loved, and you can also get a moment to attend to yourself. Talk to someone close and also be available for your loved ones. It is a mutual help you can offer. Be in support of the family and friends, and wish they are with you. This time calls for an effort to stay happy and positive while keeping everyone around you connected.