Bonus Episode: Self-Care Tips for Essential Workers
In this episode we’re going to discuss emotional wellness and self-care tips for those within the essential workforce.
This episode is dedicated to all of those within the essential workforce especially our healthcare workers.
I also want to take a moment to encourage all of those who have been negatively impacted by the effects of SARS-CoV-2 which we know as Covid-19. I know a lot of people are finding themselves navigating career transitions and feeling a sense of job insecurity right now. I want to always be sensitive to what my listeners are going through, so please know that you have my prayers and thoughts throughout this time. I know it’s been said many times before, but we will get through this.
I had the idea for this episode, because I am a member of the essential workforce community. I currently work at the state public health laboratory and have coworkers that have been processing and testing hundreds of COVID-19 patient samples per day which has caused all of us on staff to make major shifts in our workflow rapidly to help support this work. While we know this comes with the territory, and are thankful to be employed, it has definitely taken a toll on each of us mentally and emotionally in one way or another. So I decided to put together this bonus episode to share some tips to help us nurture our emotional wellness during this time.
In this episode I share:
My experience working in an essential industry during the Covid-19 pandemic
The definition of emotional wellness
The burden on Black Americans within the essential workforce
Self-care tips for essential workers
Resources Mentioned in This Episode and Additional Help:
The coronavirus burden is falling heavily on Black Americans. Why?
National Alliance on Mental Illness COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide
HelpGuide Coronavirus Anxiety: Coping with Stress, Fear, and Uncertainty
SAMHSA Creating a Healthier Life: A Step-by-Step Guide to Wellness