Or should I say, the last time I burnt out. I really hope it was the last but you never know, these things creep up on you… Nevertheless, I’d like to share the story with you and I took to video again to do so. Once again, it was the the usual “end of yearContinue reading “My last burnout”
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Mental health: managing your emotions in the workplace
In October 2019 I attended the Women in Tech regatta, and was super excited to take part in 2 very interesting panels that inspired me to write. One of those was called “Hiding in the bathroom: emotions in the workplace and how to manage them”. It was moderated by the wonderful Lara Manqui and includedContinue reading “Mental health: managing your emotions in the workplace”
What is Normal? Reflections on mental health and the hospitality industry
Guest blog by Alex Haupt from 101 Gowrie. Editor’s note: at the end of September, I attended a talk run by Creative Mornings Amsterdam where Alex spoke on the topic “Muse”. He ended up talking quite a bit about mental health and I was really inspired by his presentation. Afterwards, I decided to ask himContinue reading “What is Normal? Reflections on mental health and the hospitality industry”
Real-life mental health stories: mental health in a leadership position
This blog post is part of an interview series for mental health awareness week. In this series, different people give their perspective on living with a mental health condition. In certain cases as with the interview below, people have had the courage to reveal their identity. This is brave, as it can be difficult and daunting. CongratulationsContinue reading “Real-life mental health stories: mental health in a leadership position”
Real-life mental health stories: agoraphobia, depression, alcoholism…
This blog post is part of an interview series for mental health awareness week. In this series, different people give their perspective on living with a mental health condition. In certain cases as with the interview below, people have had the courage to reveal their identity. This is brave, as it can be difficult and daunting. CongratulationsContinue reading “Real-life mental health stories: agoraphobia, depression, alcoholism…”
Finding the right work environment, when there are so many wrong ones
In previous blog posts or videos, I’ve talked a bit about a toxic work environment. And while I worked at Impraise, I got to study a lot about what makes a good company culture. Yet it only ocurred to me not so long ago that there is more than one type of negative or toxicContinue reading “Finding the right work environment, when there are so many wrong ones”
Consciously choosing life over work: how to find a balance
In my last two blog posts I’ve been talking about our relationship with work and how it affects our mental health. Generally speaking, the workplace has a huge impact on us – including our mental health. Working in a negative environment can be really detrimental. If everyone around you is demotivated or unhappy in theirContinue reading “Consciously choosing life over work: how to find a balance”
Being busy as a badge of honor – perceptions of work and how it affects our mental health
In a previous blog post I talked about how we define success at work, and the impact this can have on our mental health. It’s a long and complex topic which could be debated for hours, but I think it’s super important to take a closer look at it and ask ourselves some hard questions.Continue reading “Being busy as a badge of honor – perceptions of work and how it affects our mental health”
Why you should talk about mental health at work
For the longest time, talking about mental health at work has been a taboo. Have you burnt out? Don’t mention it or people might think you’re weak! Seeing a therapist? You must have something seriously wrong with you! In general conversations around mental health have been taboo, mostly because there has been a big misunderstandingContinue reading “Why you should talk about mental health at work”
How we define success at work, and what this means for our mental health
A topic that’s been on my mind for a while is our definition of success, particularly when it comes to our professional lives. Ultimately, I believe it’s the source of a lot of stress, and can end up being the cause of burnout and other mental health issues we experience at work. This blog postContinue reading “How we define success at work, and what this means for our mental health”
Emma Brooks 