5 ways to manage your mental health during this period

If you find your eyes straining to focus on your computer screen, it’s time to take a short break. Meeting deadlines aren’t everything, so don’t let those glare-induced migraines become a norm. Getting used to a throbbing headache isn’t going to help with your productivity and mental health. In fact, you may actually be suffering from photophobia (an enhanced sensitivity to light).

With so many social movements spreading rapidly across social media this month, there’s been a sudden influx of violence, anger and arguments on the net. While it’s always important to keep yourself well-read and notified of current issues, spending too much time scrolling through a feed filled with disturbing images can affect your mental health.
Spend time away from social media. You shouldn’t have to prove your solidarity on social media 24/7, because that only generates more stress. Do what you can to spread awareness, without being a negative influence, by using informative words and reading carefully.

Always remember that you have people around you who are willing to listen. Now’s not the time to be shutting yourself away from help. You’re spending more time at home with people you love, and that’s already a privilege.

Seek professional help when things get really rough. Going to a shrink can help resolve some bottled-up emotions and clear your head.

Spending too much time and energy on a job you love can lead you to hating it. You’ll begin to associate what you once enjoyed with stress and unhappiness. In the long run, this will lead to a work burnout.
Instead, spend some time on whatever you enjoy doing outside of work. You can read cheesy fiction, continue with your embroidery or get back to baking.

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