Wednesday, 24 August 2022

Psykisk helse/wellbeing - Kristin Hedenstad (På egne ben/on your own feet)

 Profession development in Norwegian. 12:30-14:00

The main point: Put the oxygen mask on yourself first!

Slides for today

Interesting observations:

  • Physical and psychological health are intertwined. 

  • When one has a sore back or neck, one normally goes to a physio. And with anxiety and psychology. When it can very well be interconnected. 

  • Sleep: If over time you don't sleep well, then it will affect you mentally.

  • Comparison = killer of joy

  • Happiness is fleeting. Not something that lasts. 

  • Happiness is not a natural position for people. 

  • When was the last time you were happy? It can be different for everyone. Subjective.

  • Life quality: worth and meaning. 

  •  The choice point: changing values. 
    • What about when values change? A growth. Need to live according to one's values. 

  • Have goals, and tackle the issues that will get in the way of those goals. 

  • When we are stressed, it is easy to stop the good actions that are according to ones values. 

  • 5 points to help
    • Be active - do stuff you like
    • Bond with others - good relationships are important
    • Be attentive to the here and now
    • Continue to learn - curiosity
    • Give to others - you will get something back

Stress

  • Scale of 1-10, how stressed are you daily?
  • Three settings
    • Fully concentrated (3.5 hours)
    • Passive concentrated 
    • Unplugged 
  • Stress - what is it? 
    • Positive stress
      • Negative stress is when one's own and the environment's demands and expectations exceed one's own capacity and control
    • Negative stress
      • Negative stress is when one's own and the environment's demands and expectations exceed one's own capacity and control 
    • "Yes" person. Does stuff to help others and the expense of oneself. This can lead to depression. 
  • Stress symptoms
    • Physical:
      • Muscle tension, headache, fatigue, tiredness, restlessness, sleep difficulties
    • Physiological:
      • Weakened immune system, hormonal changes, neurological changes
    • Emotional
      • Less joy, low mood, anxiety, irritability
    • Mentally
      • Difficulty concentrating, worries/ruminating, suspiciousness, difficulty making decisions
  • Fight, Flight, Freeze.
  • Foundational needs
    • Good sleep
    • Healthy structure during the day
      • Not to worry about things that they can't control
      • Stay up the same time, go to sleep the same time. 
      • No screen one hour before bed
    • The balance between activity and rest
      • Activities? Could even mean reading a book
      • Rest? Rest either your mind or body. Reading, forest walk, exercise. 
    • Physical self-care
    • Eat healthily
      • When your body is in stress mode, your body is in fight mode, then your body says you must eat fast carbs. Bread, rice, pasta etc. 
    • Selfcare
      • Charge batteries without guilt for not doing all one has on a "to do" list.
      • Burnout, and downcastness can come with one doesn't look after oneself.
      • Put the oxygen mask on yourself first
      • Lay down and rest for 30min after work
  • Mindfulness
  • Boundaries
    • Techniques:
      • Postpone response, influence time/to-do/duration
    • Nuance:
      • Doesn't always have to be either/or, all or nothing. What is good enough?
    • Try to be more open with those you trust
    • Are you in charge or do you take responsibility?
      • Do you get involved in this that you should leave out? 
    • What can't I influence and thus leave it alone?
  • What is good enough? 40-60. 






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