by DYI Team
Have you seen “Emilie in Paris?” ― the French show on Netflix about the American marketing executive, Emily Cooper, hired to provide an American perspective at a marketing firm in Paris. Think of every scene you saw. The unimaginable chaos it requires for her to land the fat pay-cheque-paying hotel client. The instinct (and risk) to offer the “scent” elevator pitch to the Hotel and use that as a competitive edge to outbid/outperform other marketing agencies in Season 1, Episode IV. Challenging clients out of the The-Devil-Wears-Prada and the UNIMAGINABLE things Emily has to do TO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN for the Agency; These duties are time-consuming and can take a toll on your mental health; so what are you going to do about it?
Your emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing and awareness are critical determinants of job performance in the workplace. This is especially true at Creative agencies, where clients literally pay premiums for your “creativity” and the Magic your mind can harness and transmute into an astonishing Campaign or Project for your Clients.
For most Nigerian creatives, home is a busy city like Lagos. The Creative Capital is ladled with traffic and general hubbub, commonly known as “wahala” in these parts. There is simply no assurance that your prayers, Yoga, or whatever zen it is you practice will actually guarantee you a mentally clear outcome in the workplace.
Companies worldwide are increasingly speaking actively about mental health across all levels of Staff. We have all seen a sulky Nancy at work, typing like a snail and answering questions in a draggy lullaby. Worse, we’ve all been THE sulky Nancy at one point or another.
The CDC also lists four key areas at work where poor mental health and stress can negatively affect employees:
- Job performance and productivity
- Engagement with one’s work
- Communication with co-workers
- Physical capability and daily functioning
The Del-York International Editorial team sat down with our creatives at the Lagos office to ask them what tips they had for other creatives in Nigeria and abroad. They all voted on these 5 Important Tips.
So now, the big question is, “What are you doing to augment your work-life balance?” Having a hard time addressing or speaking about your issues? Try these tips. Tell us what you think. If you need further support, do not hesitate to reach out to a reputable organization focused on supporting mental health in your region.
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