Wellbeing & Mental Health

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The results showed us that 40%   of   respondents’  biggest need was   in   the   realm   of   mental   and emotional health.  There  was  an  overwhelming need for  improving time management   skills,   stress   management   skills   and   dealing   with   anxiety with aims of finding peace of mind and calmness. Tools like mindfulness, or   an   aid   from   a   wellness   coach   or   mentor   were   needs   people   were looking to be fulfilled. Another need was in terms of physical health with people wanting to perform better but not feeling motivated enough. The last significant need was access to reliable, science-based information on how to keep healthy and safe in this “new normal” phase of life without being bombarded with an excess of information.

The most useful resource at respondents’   disposal   was   their   YPO conferences and interactions. Zoom calls and webinars rated second and third   was   exercise   in   whichever   form.   Some   respondents   found   online YouTube   exercise   videos   and   mindfulness   group   practices   helpful. Furthermore,   there   was   a   majority   of   respondents   that   found   that   an overload of information available made it difficult to decipher through and find the useful information they were actually looking for. 

The three most common emotions experienced during this time were frustration,   anxiety   and   gratitude. The   next   most   common   three   were excited, calmness and uncertainty.  When asked about   people’s driving force for mental fortitude, the most common response was physical activity, family and spirituality. 

Relationships play a significant role in our health and thus was a crucial part of our   survey. Research has linked lower rates of anxiety and depression  and higher     self-esteem to  more trusting and

cooperative relationships. Throughout the lockdown  almost 60%  of respondents reported having good contact with colleagues and friends. Another 15% reported their relationships as being stronger than before. 11% reported no or little contact. In terms of the relationship with their spouse, 55% of respondents said their relationship was better than before. 27% said there was no change in the relationship whereas only a small percentage said the lockdown or pandemic had a negative impact on their spousal relationship