Gemma Bullivant, the professional HR Consultant, mentions that, because of the pandemic, it is inevitable that we are all currently facing feelings of grief. She explains: “Put simply, all change is a form of loss, and our emotional and physical responses to what we have lost is a form of grief”.
We have all lost a sense of control and choice. When unsupported, grief can lead to more serious mental health conditions, resulting in reduced productivity – which is why it’s important to recognise, by raising our self-awareness, that we are better placed to support others. This is the same approach that has to be understood especially at an organisational level. When we are pulled into more negative emotions, this is demanding of your energy so it is good to recharge regularly.
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