A project or a promotion is temporary, but the only way to achieve sustained success in your life is to be healthy, and that means you need to be both mentally and emotionally healthy. In the last couple of decades, there has been a big focus on physical health. It has now become common for apartment buildings to have fitness centers.
Many large corporate offices will also have games and fitness centers. Many of us now take great care not to consume that much sugar, cut back on junk food and in general, try to lead a healthy lifestyle. However, mental health plays a big role in physical health as well as shared by Deepak Sahni, Founder of Healthians.
Data indicates that chronic stress is increasing among today’s youth. GenZ and MIllennials in particular are much more stressed out compared to any other generation. A survey conducted by India’s largest insurer revealed that 77% of Indians display at least one sign of stress on a regular basis.
The report also showed that levels of workplace wellness have gone down over the past few years, particularly among GenZ and women. Countless studies show that mental and physical health are closely linked. Mental stress can lead to a higher risk for ailments such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.
Why is Stress Increasing? Undoubtedly, the COVID-19 pandemic has played a huge role in rising levels of stress among people. First of all, the pandemic forced people to stay indoors and miss out on the socialization that is.