Just like last time, today’s post will be dealing with anxiety as well. This time, the manager of a very successful MNC will be sharing his views on anxiety. Over to him. Are you aware of mental health issues in your workspace? If yes, how do you play an active role in supporting your employees? …
Hi everybody! This post was supposed to go out last week but it didn’t for two reasons: I had a terrible episode of depression and Krsna couldn’t make time for it either. Anyway, along with the ‘We’re Listening’ series, where employees talked about their mental health at work, Krsna and I will also be bringing …
Lately, I’ve been finding it difficult to relate to other people’s troubles. It’s not like I’m unfeeling—heck, I’ve been accused of being “too sensitive”—it’s just that my sense of empathy has become dull. This hasn’t just happened overnight or without cause. Factors in my personal life and the worldly life are to blame for this …
Here is story #3 on workplace anxiety from a software engineer: Ever since I was a kid, I used to hate picking up phone calls. Over the years, I felt similar anxiety when dealing with emails as well…I hate answering them, especially when they pile up, and they usually do at my place of work. …
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Here is story #2 on workplace anxiety from a project and data manager: When I completed my degree, I moved to the US for my Masters. I was graduating in December 2018 and people started asking me about my job search as graduation day came closer. It is incredibly difficult for international students to get …
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As an extension of the mental health photo series, Krsna and I will also be bringing to you real-life stories of mental health issues at the workplace. We are doing this not just to raise awareness, but because we want everyone who is struggling to know that we are here for you. So feel free …
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Eating disorders are awful. Seriously, there is no way to sugar coat it. Mine snuck up and hit me in the butt. My fiancé (now husband) sat me down and shared his concerns about the different diets, supplements, and exercise programs I had and was continuing to try. I thought living like this was normal …
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Them emails keep flying in My inbox looks like a giant mess Wish I could ignore the unread But I can’t, what if I miss something important? So I set aside whatever I’m doing To try and declutter my inbox I do my best but I swear it’s jinxed For every email I take care …
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This is it, it’s finally my turn Can no longer avoid my presentation There’s so much on the line Can’t mess anything up It will only worsen my reputation Damn, why do we have to make eye contact? Why can’t people read a report instead? My head’s spinning The pressure’s getting to me Sigh. So …
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News of a campus shooting is never good news. The fact that it had happened at the UNC Campus in my old home city of Charlotte, North Carolina made these events direct and personal. Two dead. The shooter was in custody. So why was I so bothered when a close friend posted something online calling …