Erratic Work Schedule of Corporate Sector and Occupational Therapy

By
James
– November 27, 2009Posted in: Featured

In today’s world of globalisation, there are ample work opportunities for all. The corporate sector pays attractive salary to its employees. There is definitely a rise in the standard of living. But there are some side effects of working in the corporate sector too. The reason which tops the list is the erratic work schedule. It affects the life in many ways. But most importantly, it disturbs our body’s natural biological clock. This article tries to understand in what way Occupational therapy can be beneficial in resolving this issue.

Is it an Addiction: There are several advantages in working for corporate sector. One can start working at an early age. The salary offered is attractive. Talent and efforts are appreciated and duly rewarded. Productivity and promotions go hand in hand. These aspects create a mindset which single mindedly makes the workers focus on their performance. Competition creeps in among the colleagues to out perform in work and impress the superiors. Increase in the standard of living make us more ambitious. Health gets completely neglected. Unhealthy life style and no time for social interactions affect mental and emotional state. But in spite of the apparent damage done, people continue to prioritize only the rise in their career. Isn’t it like being addicted to work insanely ?

What is Occupational Therapy: As the name suggests, this technique involves, making our occupation as the healing medium. People who professionally practice this method of treatment are called Occupational therapists. Originally this treatment process was developed to enable physically and mentally challenged people to lead a contended life. Occupational therapists work closely with the family members of their clients. They first try to understand the day to day life style of the client in fundamental ways. They interact which the person to understand his strengths, weaknesses, likes and dislikes. Based on the knowledge gained, they suggest life style changes which complement the work schedule. They provide options to choose from the activities which are priorities and liabilities in their work. In this way, occupational therapists restore balance between work and other aspects of life in their clients.

How Occupational Therapy is Beneficial: There is stress at workplace because of meeting deadlines. Emotional disconnection with the family members is common today because we get little time to spend with them. Then there is deteriorating physical health to fight with. And at the end of day, awareness of these aspects also makes us feel helpless and hopeless. Factors like family responsibilities, social status, personal ambitions and prestige, slogans like ” Come on, be practical” , do not allow us to think or act any different. Under the pressure of the above mentioned side effects and the spell of these factors, we find our thinking to be cluttered and ourselves to be confused. Occupational therapy, brings clarity in our thinking without compromising with the practical aspects of modern day living.

There are several resources to learn about Occupation therapy and its practitioners. But it is important that we first make up our mind to address the issue of side effects associated in corporate sector on health. Then as an initiative we can try to contact the experts of this therapy and seek treatment.

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