Am I The Only One?
Do you sometimes feel you’re the only one?
I hope by writing this, you see you are not alone.
The following article helped me understand the sheer size of what I feel. It is a form of sickness.
Here are some of the key points:
1. Depression is a common ailment affecting more than 264 million people of all ages globally.
2. It is a leading cause of disability worldwide and the major contributor to the overall burden of some types of sicknesses.
3. Science has recorded a gender difference in depression prevalence, with women experiencing “MAJOR Depression” more often than men.
WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP NOT TRIGGER DEPRESSION IN MY EMPLOYEES?
First, try not to think or single out one person or individual.
Recognize that everyone and anyone can struggle with “Major Depression” – even yourself.
In my business I hire many women because of their attention to details and organizational skills. I notice at times they often exceed my own. So, reading this helped me understand I should measure my normal teaching methods.
The fact is, everyone suffers from some sort of depression or anxiety, and I have come to understand I should broaden my training skills to be more understanding and patient.
For example, I may want to set bigger goals to help trainees focus on the bigger task.
I try to give trainees something to be proud of while reveling in their sense of accomplishment.
We should all remember to offer as many compliments as instructive criticism intended to help them improve. I feel businesses do not do this enough.
As a small business, have a sit-down day, where you talk to each employee individually and ask how they, or their family, or even someone close to them, are doing.
Talking about things that are important to them, helps them release built-up tension, coming from home or wor
