MANAGING STREES IN VUCA WORLD

During the face of the covid-19 pandemic, of course, many changes are massive, especially to our mental and everyday personalities. On this topic, International Webinar held a discussion forum with the theme “Managing Stress in Vuca World” on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Some speakers were present such as Berta Esti Ari Prasetya, S.Psi., MA. (Dean of Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana, Salatiga), Dr. Tarita Shankar (Chariperson at Indira Group of Instisutes), Dr Ichlas Nanang Afandi, S.Psi., MA. (Lecture of the Department of Psychology at Universitas Hassanuddin’ Expertise in Social Psychology), Dr Yajyoti Singh (Developmental Psychology & Sp Educator).

In accordance with this theme, Dr. Tarita Shankar revealed that the management of stress levels against ourselves during the pandemic basically depends on how we manage different sides of ourselves. Some of the problems that can certainly help in the future during the pandemic period such as today, one of which is discipline towards ourselves which is an important quality personally. Then good health also affects discipline and mental health. Not only maintain mental health alone to maintain our stability, but in the sphere of health psychology should not escape from the improvement of skin. In addition, self-confidence in various situations is one of the mental that must be maintained and also developed in the state of the deified as it is today.

In addition, Ichals Nanang Afandi also said that in experiencing crises and social changes like today of course we must know how we deal with them such as accepting crises and social change as reality, fostering empathy, obeying compliance such as applicable health protocols. On the other hand, Dr. Yajyoti Singh said that the emotional level is very high at the moment as a result of losing their jobs, away from the family as a result of panedmi covid-19. To keep mentally and keep going we don’t have to look back, but looking at what lies ahead, that’s the most important thing.