The Online Professor Today: From Isolation and Depression to Connected and Thriving
| Autor: | Erin R. Tongue, G. Stan Reeley, Mary Ann Reeley |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
| Předmět: |
education.field_of_study
Subconscious business.industry media_common.quotation_subject 05 social sciences Population 050301 education Mindset 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Intervention (counseling) Health care Thriving Happiness medicine Anxiety medicine.symptom Psychology business education 0503 education Social psychology 030217 neurology & neurosurgery media_common |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Business and Management Research. 9:211-213 |
| ISSN: | 2347-4696 |
| Popis: | The online professor today is part of a high-risk group of workers experiencing adverse physical and mental symptoms that were unknown a decade ago. Depression, isolation, divorce, diabetes, antisocial behavior, PTSD, chronic pain, and even suicide is among crises happening now within this population segment once highly revered, yet few studies exist that determine how quickly the declination is occurring and if remedies from mainstream healthcare professionals are being offered; and if so, the degree of healing. Amelioration is often approached from an opposite perspective--meaning, change the behavior and the mindset change follows suit, as modeled by Alcoholics Anonymous, Weight Watchers, and Kaplan. New research, innovation, and application shows there is a surprising disconnect for achieving long-term and fulfilling change, in contrast to practiced methods in conventional healthcare. Subsequently, this research posits that change begins first with the mind, and after we better understand how identities and beliefs produce automated habits, behaviors once hazardous can be transformed into health and happiness. Method: Prior to the intervention, the subject experienced afternoon brain fog 7/10 (0- no brain fog and 10- complete brain fog) that slowed down their productivity and contributed to their overall exhaustion. In addition, the subject rated their energy level 3/10 (0- no energy and 10- fully energized), quality of sleep 4/10 (0- insomnia and 10- fully rested), and anxiety 8/10 (0- no anxiety and 10- consumed by anxiety) prior to the intervention. After changing their identity to I am a participant in the outcome that needs to be done, instead of, I am responsible for everything and everyone's happiness all at once, the subject lost 7 pounds in forty-five days initially, and this personal pursuit is ongoing, afternoon brain fog decreased (3/10), energy increased (8/10) sleep improved (8/10), and anxiety lessened (2/10). Conclution: “Teaching is not only a passion and a noble calling, but it also provides financial attainment for a lifestyle that directly impacts a professor’s health and well-being. As the responsibilities of online teachers pile on, often without corresponding pay, it is important to consider how these demands affect their mental, emotional, and physical health in the long-term. The notion of quick-fix, short-term solutions is no longer sufficient or effective. Online teachers must start thinking beyond blood tests, and prescription medications to maintain their health and well-being. They must be proactive and consider outside-of-the-box solutions with guidance from their healthcare provider or wellness coach. When an individual aligns their subconscious identity with their conscious health behaviors, these changes positively impact their health and create lasting change that remains intact forever. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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