Dr. Joe Dispenza gets behind the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign's Global Efforts and shares his story

‘If I could today, teach my body emotionally how I want to feel. Then I have got to remember this feeling and I have got to keep my attention on it, I have got to keep it alive with my awareness and feel the feelings of my future before it happens and if I can maintain this modified state of mind and body, my entire day independent of any of my environment, any drive, any need, any emotion, any habit in my body, and independent of time I can sustain it. There should be something weird, something unusual or something new to show up in my life. And then if at the end of my day, I can say in my ‘Imperfectly Perfect’ self, how’d you do today, where did you fall from grace, where’d you lose it. How could you do it better tomorrow?’ - @drjoedispenza

An upcoming episode for the ImperfectlyPerfect Podcast with Dr Joe Dispenza

Dr Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree and is a Doctor of Chiropractic. His post graduate training includes the fields of neuroscience and neuroplasticity, quantitative electroencephalogram (QEEG) measurements, epigenetics, mind-body medicine, and brain/heart coherence.

As a researcher, lecturer, author, and corporate consultant, his interest lies in demystifying the mystical so that people have all the tools within their reach to make measurable changes in their lives.

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To find out more about the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign, our Global Efforts and how you can get involved, simply head to our official website today at imperfectlyperfectcampaign.org

To find out more about Dr Joe Dispenza, simply head to his social platforms at @drjoedispenza or head to his official website today at

https://drjoedispenza.com

Warning Signs Your Employee May Be Struggling With Mental Health.

Mental illnesses are defined as conditions that impact a person’s mood, thinking, feelings, and behavior.

These common mental health issues impact every area of life, from social and personal, to work and business.

And if you suspect someone at work may need help with a mental health issue, it can be difficult to know what to do. When this person is also your employee, it can be even harder.

If you suspect your employee is experiencing a problem with their mental health, it is important to act early and it could be time to intervene.

If you notice one or two of these symptoms, it is probably time to address what you are seeing confidentially and with empathy.

• Mood swings, emotional rollercoasters, and erratic behavior

• Taking or needing a lot of time off

• A decrease in or lack of productivity

• Withdrawal from social situations, especially with co-workers

• Changes in eating or sleeping behaviors

• An lack of care in appearance

KNOWING WHAT TO DO NEXT:

Remember first and foremost your employees may be scared to approach topics that they may be struggling in fear of judgement, in fear it may effect their job. Mental Health is also a very personal and sensitive topic to openly discuss.

But it is the hard conversations, it is so important to handle these situations with empathy, care and urgency if you are noticing these patterns in any employee.

Before approaching your employee, make sure you you gather advice or information from professionals. As a manager, it is important to have a plan in place for situations that occur like this and your human resources team should have a fully implemented plan in place already.

It is essential to speak as a manager to your company human resources department about their work-provided options and benefits that the company may already offer.

Though it can be hard to have these conversations, finding your employee the help they need is the most important thing you can do.

The Cost of Ignoring Mental Health in the WorkPlace

Nearly half of workers have been suffering from mental health issues since the Covid-19 pandemic began, at a significant cost to their well-being and potentially to their employer’s bottom line.

It’s a commonly accepted fact that adults spend roughly one-third of their lives at work.

That’s a significant amount of time, within which we are likely to experience a spectrum of physical and mental health.

According to the World Health Organization, more than 300million people suffer from depression globally

Depression and anxiety cost the global economy an estimated $1 trillion each year in lost productivity.

USA.

Mental health and substance abuse cost US businesses between $80 and $100 billion annually. Another study showed that serious mental illness costs America up to $193.2 billion in lost earnings per year 

Depression is thought to count for up to 400 million lost work days annually

UK.

Mental Health problems in the workplace cost the economy approximately £70 billion annually

91 million workdays are lost in the UK due to symptoms of mental illness

AUSTRALIA. (According to the Australian Human Rights Commission report)

A total of 3.2 days per worker are lost each year through workplace stress

Stress-related workers’ compensation claims have doubled in recent years, costing over $10 billion each year

Preliminary research shows that Australian businesses lose over $6.5 billion each year by failing to provide early intervention/treatment for employees with mental health conditions

To find out how the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign is helping International organizations better support the mental wellbeing of their employees, simply email us at info@imperfectlyperfectcampaign.org today and one of the team will get back to you.

It is worth calculating the rising cost of mental ill-health to your business. 

Ways in which Managers can support Employees' Mental Health

Uncertainly can lead to very anxious times.

During this time of unprecedented times with COVID-19, and nobody know what is going to happen next.

We are seeing Mental Health related struggles rapidly on the increase.

As we navigate through these times, companies are likely to see employees struggle with depression, anxiety, burnout, trauma, and PTSD.

So what can Managers do?

MODEL HEALTHY BEHAVIOURS.

As a company don’t just say you support Mental Health.

Model it and lead by example.

COMMENCE A CULTURE CHANGE BY CHECKING IN

Make it intentional to make sure you are checking in with your employees and create a culture where it becomes normal for your team to do the same with each other.

With so many people working from home now during COVID'-19, this now more than ever is so important to implement.

Again, lead by example as a manager and don’t merely ask the generic ‘Are you OK’ ask some specific questions and ask your employees if they are needing additional support.

SHARE YOUR STORY

Through the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign, we have shown that as a leader, being honest about your mental health struggles opens the dialogue for employees to feel much more comfortable in talking with you about mental health challenges of their own.

COMMUNICATION IS KEY

Make sure you keep your team informed and try to always remove stress where possible to keep employee morale up.

INVEST IN EDUCATION / TRAINING OR SUPPORT

Now more than ever, you should prioritize proactive and preventive workplace mental health training for leaders, managers, and individual contributors.

The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign Corporate Series welcomes Rachael Newsham and Deanna Jimenez

RACHAEL NEWSHAM WORKSHOP

This workshop will be Rachael Newsham's key-note of building resilience mentally, and personally overcoming obstacles. Rachael will be joined by a leading professional, Deanna Jimenez, a psychotherapist with a clinical background in trauma and anxiety for an interactive Q&A Webinar on the topics:

• Ways in which to build resilience mentally.

• How to navigate yourself in overcoming obstacles.

• Coping with stress / stress mgt.

• Learning to love yourself.

  22nd SEPTEMBER 2020 | 10:30am AEDT | 5:30pm AEDT

  Booking Link is Available through your Organizations Website HR Portals.