How Publicis Sapient Enables Its People to Manage a Strong Mental Health

Mental Health! I am hearing so much about mental health in the news nowadays!

Reasons that impact mental health

I guess too much digital life coupled with remote working has alienated people. With rising inflation, net income has been reduced and expenses have significantly increased. Due to the pomp and show required for social status, we indulge in unnecessary expenses to blend in with our colleagues and relatives. Mental pressure has increased on both the personal and work fronts.

Nowadays, IT professionals are chasing bigger salaries and brand names to get the status, despite the toll it takes on their mental health. But are they really happy and productive? This is a question we need to ponder seriously. When I am anxious, I face difficulty focusing on work. I look for my cheat tasks which bring me comfort and calm my nerves. Even data proves that mental health impacts productivity and the work environment impacts mental health.

 Hence, both work and mental health are interconnected in a dual relationship. Nurturing mental health is crucial for holistic living on all fronts.

Ways to Boost your Mental health

1. You can read people's stories to find inspiration and stay strong in difficult times. I have shared some positive stories in earlier Publicis Sapient reviews, you can browse those too.
   
   
2. To keep stress at bay, try engaging in your passion. Some people channel their passion into side careers as well. Numerology, baking, designing, painting, jewelry making and singing are some popular side hustle chosen by people. 
   
   
3. Create happy moments deliberately and feed your mind with peaceful memories.
   
   
4. Celebrating small moments of achievements at the workplace can also act as a catalyst.

 

Let me give you an example:

 

Being an agile team, we have monthly Retrospectives, where all team members reflect on what worked well and channel the scope for improvement. Voicing our concerns in a neutral discussion can decrease the mental load. Along with it, people appreciate team members and their efforts in deliverables and processes. Those discussions act as a booster dose of happy emotions for me.

If you look closely, you can find these small moments of happiness in your workplace too. Stick to those happy moments and write them down. You can even write online reviews such as Publicis Sapient employee reviews and inspire others. After all, a ripple effect can beat the upcoming mental epidemic from settling in!