Losing my job is one of life’s most frustrating moments if I am laid off or see contract work dry up. Apart from the apparent financial hardship, losing employment may significantly impact my outlook, friendships, and general emotional and mental well-being. However, I have always believed that my work is much more than a means of livelihood. My job has an impact on how I see myself and how people see me. Even though I did not like my career, it most definitely equipped me with a social outlet and brought my life purpose, direction, and sense. Being laid off unexpectedly will leave me emotionally hurt, frustrated, or sad. I may doubt my own identity, grieving everything that I have lost, or fearful of what the future brings.
I may feel betrayed by my boss, helpless throughout my life, or condemn myself for any alleged shortcoming or error based on my unemployment situation. Anxiety and depression can be debilitating. Nonetheless, I believe there is still light, no matter how grim things may be. I will come to grips with these losses, relieve my depression and fear, and resume my daily life with time and suitable coping mechanisms. For that reason, allowing myself to grieve is my first strategy for dealing with stress. However, I recognize that grieving is a common reaction to loss, which involves losing a career. It involves losing a sense of autonomy over my life, identity, self-esteem, self-confidence, everyday schedule, meaningful engagement and friendships, and a job-based social network. Also, my family’s sense of well-being is one of the significant disadvantages of being out of work, some of which can be just as painful to confront.
On the other hand, the second method I will use to deal with stress is confronting my emotions. Although everybody grieves in their manner, there are safe and unhealthy ways to lament my work loss. I understand how simple it is to resort to destructive behaviors like excessive drinking or overeating fast food for comfort. However, it will just bring temporary relaxation, which will make me feel much worse in the long run. Recognizing my emotions and questioning my pessimistic impulses, on the other hand, would assist me in coping with the setback and moving forward.
Furthermore, to cope with the stress, I would give myself time to adapt and write about my emotions. As a result, grieving my work loss and adjusting to unemployment will take some time. I would be gentle with myself and never try to suppress my emotions. As a result, sometimes, the most painful, pessimistic emotions can pass if I can experience what I am feeling. Also, I will write about my feelings about being laid off or unemployed and stuff I wish I had mentioned or did not say to my former employer. However, if my dismissal was done disrespectfully, this is particularly cathartic.
Fitness
My recovery time after doing a basic workout is long, so I believe I am physically unfit. That being said, whenever I walk or jog, my heart rhythm or pulse usually increases. My pulse rate or heartbeat never return to normal or stable levels in less than five minutes after exercise, indicating that I am not physically fit. As a result, I plan to schedule time for a proper workout. It has been difficult for me to find the time to commit to incorporate fitness into my everyday schedule. I recognize that not being able to exercise due to a lack of time is a typical excuse. Attending a group training class or joining a fitness team is one way to get past the obstacles to exercising. If I find a workout to be tedious, I may enlist the help of a buddy or attend an exercise club to make it more fun. Furthermore, finding a buddy to workout with or team members to help me creates a feeling of responsibility, requiring me to be present and challenging me if I neglect to do so.
Another method I am planning using to ensure am physically fit is through watching my joints. I am aware that being obese or overweight has negative consequences for the heart, muscles, knees, and other body parts, like the pancreas, which controls blood sugar levels. Obesity has been attributed to impaired memory and can harm brain health. The positive news is that daily workouts will help me mitigate these harmful consequences. However, if I am obese or overweight, starting an exercise program will put a lot of pressure on my joints, especially the articulating surface, the cartilage surface of bones that come into contact with one another. As a result, the hips, ankles, and knees may become swollen and painful. Consequently, it is best to include exercises that do not require me to carry much weight, like swimming or utilizing a stationary workout cycle or rowing machine. I may increase my walking or jogging in my exercise schedule until I lose some weight and enhance my cardiovascular performance.
Subsequently, I am going to eat the right foods to help me get through this. That said, a long-term balanced diet is an essential part of every exercise regimen. It not only has the potential to help me drop weight, but it also has the potential to have the perfect kind of fuel for my current fitness regimen. Furthermore, having enough fiber from fruits, veggies, or whole grains can aid in weight loss and maintenance when exercising. Moreover, sugar, particularly the form contained in fizzy beverages and candy, is deficient in nutrients and increases the threat of diabetes, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome. As a result, I will limit processed carbohydrates such as specific slices of bread and grains, sugary snacks, and processed pasta, as these include sugars that I am striving to resist, and their fiber has been removed. As a result, I’ll substitute oats, vegetables, or potatoes. It is often a good idea to stay away from fad diets, which are also rigid and challenging to maintain. This is because they will trigger a yo-yo effect, wherein I drop weight and then gain it back.
Nutrition
I am planning to consume breakfast to enable me to get a jump start for the day. As a result, I want to avoid eating high-fat, high-calorie items for breakfast. For breakfast, I will go for something high in protein and fiber. Breakfast, on the other hand, is an excellent chance to enjoy some fresh berries. In my situation, a mid-morning snack would be entirely optional. If I have a more extensive breakfast, I recognize I won’t be hungry before lunchtime. If I am hungry in the middle of the morning and lunch is only two to three hours away, a small mid-morning snack can keep me going without adding too many calories.
Lunch is something I always eat at school or work, so it is a perfect option to pack a lunch or leftover food that I can heat. Mid-afternoon snacks will as well be included as an alternative. Since supper is just a couple of hours later, I will keep it low in calories and consume only enough to keep me from getting hungry. On the other hand, Dinner is a time where I can easily overeat, mainly if I haven’t consumed much throughout the day, so I will keep my portion in check. Segregate my plate into four sections in my mind. One-quarter will go to my protein supply, another quarter to carbohydrate, and the other two-quarters to lush and vibrant vegetables or a green salad.
Prevention of the Disease
Being sick and unable to fulfil my usual responsibilities is another nightmare I do not want to witness, either for myself or for my family and friends. Covid-19, for example, brought the whole universe to a stop. It left a trail of grief and confusion in its wake. On a personal note, my colleagues and I have missed people we adored. It was difficult to bear their lonely death without saying their last goodbyes. Given this, I remain committed to realistic hope and optimistic resilience. As a result, I have been strictly adhering to the covid-19 protocols to ensure that I am not contaminated. For example, since the virus tends to live on surfaces for hours to days, I have routinely washed constantly touched surfaces at home, such as doorknobs and faucets (Keller 53). This is to guarantee my protection and the safety of everyone.
Moreover, I have always practiced social distancing, wearing a face mask in public, ventilation and air-filtering, hand hygiene, shielding my mouth while coughing or sneezing, and being willing to self-isolate am infected with the Coronavirus or become symptomatic. Nonetheless, I got vaccinated against COVID-19 to make sure I was secure. In the case of other infections, such as HIV/AIDS, my strategy has often been to abstain and use safety equipment when necessary (Keller 53). Also, to prevent being infected, I never use complex medicines that could impair my judgement and cause me to interact recklessly. This aids me in ensuring that I am still conscientious in my endeavors to prevent getting infected.
Life in Order Prior to Death
The topic of death is something that most people think about at any point in their lives. Nobody fully understands when they will die. It is essential to provide medical coverage. Getting to the emergency department nowadays is very expensive, particularly if something is damaged. There are several types of medical benefits available, but only one is suitable for oneself. To find a decent medical policy for myself, I looked up health coverage and compared both of them. A do-not-resuscitate order is something I would think about before doing it. I want to grow old and die, but I want to start a family in the meantime. Just one of my kids that I believe is mature and responsible will receive my belongings. I come from a humble background that fights for a better existence daily. It is difficult for me to obtain a degree to lead a better existence. However, as a result, I would have a happier life for myself and my kids in the end. As a result, I will not offer my belongings to a reckless child who will destroy everything I have created. There are several items to consider before death, and because I don’t recognize when I’ll die, it’s better to begin my research before my end.
Plan
Work Cited
Keller, Jan, et al. ‘Which characteristics of planning matter? Individual and dyadic physical activity plans and their effects on plan enactment’, Social Science & Medicine, vol. 189, no. 16, 2017, pp. 53-62, Web.