Juggling office work with general cleaning, decorating, socializing, preparing for the festival, making treats, and even organizing rituals, living up to the multitasking etiquette has a negative effect on Mental health.
New Delhi: Women are known to multitask. From one celebration to another, they can perfectly handle all the planning and execution. However, no one realizes that women undergo enormous
stress and depression n since they worked through all the holidays, they barely have the energy to have fun.
The festive season – with
Navrathri and Dussehra just passed, and Diwali fervor at its peak, it’s not an easy time for women, especially working women. Juggling office work with general cleaning, decorating, socializing, preparing for the festival, crafting treats, and even organizing rituals, living up to the multitasking etiquette comes at a price.
mental health.
“During this time, we’re often juggling multiple tasks, like last-minute shopping, cooking festival meals, finalizing travel plans, or meeting office deadlines before going on vacation. While doing all of this, we also have to navigate heavy traffic on the roads and crowds in the market and public places. All of this can become chaotic and overwhelming for women and end up impacting their mental well-being,” she said.
Prakriti Poddar,
world directorMental Health and Wellness, RoundGlass.
Expectations are too high
In a typical household, women, in addition to facing the challenges of a full-time career and job expectations, being a full-time mother, wife, daughter, or daughter-in-law can be a very daunting task.
Many women say they feel pressure to introduce the culture to their children, which becomes an added responsibility to celebrate festivals.
Sagarika PaloYourDOST’s counseling psychologist says that the expectations during the holiday season cause both physical and mental fatigue.
“Women face tiredness, fatigue, backaches, body aches, headaches and other problems. On top of this, the responsibility of maintaining a balance between work and family can create stress and anxiety and, if things go wrong, a feeling of powerlessness and worthlessness. Specifically, women in the age group of 24 to 45 years suffer a lot of stress due to work pressure from all spheres of their life, which is manifested in psychosomatic illnesses, relationship conflicts and other clinical symptoms”, Sagarika Palo, SuDOST Counselor Psychologist said
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How to celebrate festivals without stress
According to Prakriti, women can practice various wellness techniques to “overcome challenges gracefully.” Some tips to do it are:
Focus on the breath: Prakriti says that the best way to manage stress and regulate the stress response is to practice breath control. “Give yourself a few
slow breaths to regulate your nervous system and offer you kindness. Taking long, deep breaths in and out can help you become more grounded in your body and connect with your best flow and performance. The best way to start is by practicing the 4-7-8 breathing technique:
- Inhale for four seconds
- Hold your breath for seven seconds.
- Release your breath as you slowly count to eight.
- Repeat
Practice meditation: It is very important to practice mindful meditation to deal with stress and mood swings. Meditation helps one to be calm, strong and resilient and gives one the ability to cope.
Decelerate: Prakriti feels that it is important for women to slow down to free themselves from the mental pressures that foster the ability to complete tasks effectively. Doing things one at a time helps to complete tasks more effectively.
Be kind to yourself: It is important to be kind to one’s mental health instead of feeling depressed and exhausted.
Disclaimer: The hints and tips mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or dietitian before beginning any fitness program or making changes to your diet.
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