Madeira Beach, FL – Local addiction recovery center, Tranquil Shores, frequently works with people in high-pressure careers, such as lawyers and business executives. They recently displayed their experience and released a blog detailing ways for these individuals to maintain their mental health.
“Your career places you in high-stress situations, and you don’t feel you have the time to slow down. Where can you turn when you need help maintaining your mental health in a high-power career?” Tranquil Shores asks at the beginning of their blog. They go on to answer that question in the rest of the article, but first, they touch on why mental health is so important in the first place. The blog points out that declining mental health can cause declining job performance, which can take a toll on both employees and employers alike. Stress can also cause inflammation, according to the blog, which can lead to a weakened immune system over time.
“Having some stress at work is normal and can help keep you focused in the moment. However, chronic stress can lead to depression, anxiety, and illness,” the blog warns. It explains that this can cause negative outcomes at work, and uses a doctor misdiagnosing a patient or a business executive making a bad deal as examples to drive the point home.
Next, Tranquil Shores offers specific strategies for business professionals to implement to care for their mental health. They highlight stress management and work-life balance as key.
One recommended strategy for managing stress is utilizing schedules and lists. “Having a detailed list of when projects need to be done can help reduce the time worrying about when you can get to them,” the blog explains.
It also encourages people in high-pressure careers to delegate tasks to others at work, especially if they’re in higher job positions and have assistants of some sort. “If you are unable to delegate, consider hiring someone else to help or train an employee in what you are needing,” the blog suggests. The article also stresses the importance of asking for help, no matter your professional station. “Communication is key in the workplace, and if too many projects are being passed to you at once, talk to your supervisor,” Tranquil Shores advises.
The article takes time to empathize with professionals in high-pressure careers, saying, “Losing a patient, legal case, or partner account is devastating – you work hard to do everything right, and still, failures happen.” It uses this as a segway into the importance of mental wellness. Mental wellness, according to the blog, involves doing enjoyable and relaxing activities, such as getting fresh air, listening to music, writing in a journal, or running. “If you need to take time away, communicate with your employer that you need some mental health days,” the article urges. It also encourages individuals to seek out mental health resources, such as mental health hotlines and support groups.
“Preventing career-related mental health concerns starts with proper stress management,” the blog emphasizes. It repeats the points previously mentioned, like the importance of asking for help and delegating, as well as keeping a proper work-life balance. It also touches on the importance of physical wellness when it comes to mental health, and recommends exercising regularly.
Tranquil Shores closes the article by saying, “Working is a part of life, but it doesn’t have to take away from your mental health. There is no shame in asking for help, and finding mental health care can get you feeling like yourself again.” It also reminds the reader that this help is available to anyone in need.
Tranquil Shores is an addiction recovery center, and they live up to their name with their location, offering direct beach access to all of their clients. They also allow individuals in treatment to keep their electronics, enabling them to continue working while receiving care. For more information, visit their website or contact them by phone at 727-391-7001.
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For more information about Tranquil Shores, contact the company here:
Tranquil Shores
Stacey Regan
727-391-7001
s.regan@tranquilshores.org
Tranquil Shores
4300 Duhme Rd
Madeira Beach, FL 33708
