How To Keep Your Mental Wellbeing With Sudden Layoff
Layoffs are challenging for both, employer as well the employee. It is unfortunate that we are witnessing a rise in layoffs post-pandemic across sectors and industries, especially in the start-up world.
The reasons for layoffs can range from poor performance to lack of funding, making an organisation more productive and efficient, or slow or no top-line growth. Regardless of the underlying reason for layoffs, it is one of the most 'difficult-to-deal' and challenging phases of an employee's life as it impacts both their mental and physical well-being.
The term layoff, naturally, has a psychological impact on employees' morale and self -confidence, but an employee should never feel it is the end of the world. An essential step to improving one's self-worth is to accept the situation and show determination to rise above and meet the challenge. One should introspect on how we can add value to ourselves and what is our passion or purpose in life. As the Japanese would say, what is our "ikagai". This may require external help from a professional or reach out for help to mentors or industry connections/networks.
Utilise the time for self-improvement: Consider reading more books, articles, and relevant materials that help you stay updated with industry trends. Communicate, work towards personality enhancement, and network with more appropriate people to add richness to yourself.
Find time to meditate or pick your favourite sports: Sometimes, our busy schedule takes a toll on our personal-professional life balance. From time to time, it is essential to introspect and evaluate your self-growth and the direction you are headed in. Meditate to keep your mind and body calm and surpass any negative thoughts that might cross your mind. Picking up a hobby or sport can also be a good and positive distraction to have at the moment.
Consider getting back at your fitness regimen: A healthy mind is known to stay in a healthy body. It is vital to keep your mind occupied to care for your physical and mental well-being during this phase. Consider activities encouraging you to move your body- hit a gym or run to get that adrenaline rush that helps you feel stronger, positive, and motivated.
Losing your job is undoubtedly a challenging experience, but these are a few things you can do to help manage your anxiety during this time. Explore your areas of interest and work towards skill enhancement; this could be a godsend opportunity to change track in life and move beyond your current skills and work experience.
Always remember, life is ever evolving, everything around us is temporary, and so is the phase you are dealing with. You'll soon be in a better place, keep trying harder and bringing out the best version of yourself! Every step of yours today only moves you towards a better tomorrow. All you have to do is look ahead and keep pushing yourself toward the future you want to build.
Life is a wheel, what goes up must come down and the new dawn is waiting for you.
