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FREE Mental Health Micro Guide #12
The Work Issue
Ben Slater
September 21, 2024
Let’s get 1 million people trained by 2035
In this Mental Health Micro guide:
Welcome!
“Working 9 to 5” was a huge hit for Dolly Parton.
But it described the pressured environment of work,
an environment that can take its toll.
So what can we do about it?
Need help now?
(UK) Call The Samaritans on 116 123 or look at their website here
The Question: How do we work on Mental Health at Work?
How can I do anything to help my mental health?
This pressure is just “how it is”.
Maybe.
But there are always different choices we can make.
Here’s four different ways into it …
(fwd is aiming to have all video content accompanied with a descriptive transcript so that we can benefit from the wisdom and character of all who engage. The descriptive transcript can be found under the video in Youtube.)
The Time-Saver: Mental Health at Work 101
Save time with this One Click Wonder, all the key resources in one place - just one click away.
Open and save your own pdf version to keep and to share around the office - link under the image.
QR Code. You can either scan the QR Code or click the word “press” next to it to access the video above. Another way to share help and support.
This is part of a series. Interested in versions you can print without emptying the printer cartridge? Or interested in versions with your company logo on? Get in touch.
The Checklist: Mental Health at Work
Four ‘why’s” and their '“how’s”. All to help you start..
Here’s a summary from the video above.
How | Why |
|---|---|
Set Clear Work-Life Boundaries | Define specific times to disconnect from work to ensure mental recovery and maintain a healthy balance between professional and personal life |
Prioritise and Delegate | Focus on high-priority tasks and delegate when possible to reduce cognitive load and prevent burnout. |
Take Regular Breaks | Incorporating short, scheduled breaks improves focus, productivity, and overall mental well-being. |
Practice Mindfulness at Work | Engage in mindfulness or reflective activities to stay present, manage stress, and maintain emotional clarity throughout the day. |
We’re made for work
but not exhaustion.
We’re made for responsibility
but not burden.
The Pause Portal: The Bridge (Enough)
Hisley Bridge spans the River Bovey
in the depth of these Devonshire woods.
It is not new.
It is not stylish.
It is not colourful.
But It is enough
No one needs to get their feet wet today.
Notice your breathe
as you watch the water go through the bridge.
There are so many ways in which your work is enough.
It may not be new.
It may not be stylish.
It may not be colourful.
But it is enough.
It is a bridge between
undone
and
done.
No one needs to get their feet wet today.
Say "thank you" to yourself for the bridge that you've made.
Try it and see what difference it makes.
(fwd is aiming to have all video content accompanied with a descriptive transcript so that we can benefit from the wisdom and character of all who engage. The descriptive transcript can be found under the video in Youtube.)
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That’s all for this week.
Until next week, let’s keep moving fwd…
