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Good morning. Good afternoon, or good evening, wherever
you may be in this wide wonderful world.
Welcome back to another episode of Chu 3
65.
Your daily bite of wisdom and wellness.
I am tan your guide on this journey.
And today, we're gonna be discussing the crucial
topic of mental health in the workplace. So
come on and friends get close and comfortable
in our cozy part of the internet. I
always refer to as our podcast home where
the pot of tea is on and hot,
and our topic of discussions are warm and
insightful.
So as you begin to take a few
moments with me today, I want you to
go ahead and have that soothing cup of
herbal tea at hand. Because now we're gonna
go into our question of today. What is
1 step you can take today to improve
your mental health at work. Take a few
moments just to reflect on this question,
consider how making small changes can significantly
impact your well being. We're gonna explore this
topic together to see how we can navigate
workplace challenges
and promote mental health.
As you're chewing on that, I wanna go
ahead and set the tone for today's exploration
of workplace and mental health,
with a simple yet powerful 3 word quote,
prior to
your well being.
Alright. Prioritize to your well being.
Let these 3 words be a gentle reminder
to put your mental health first.
With that, let's go into our topic for
today, mental health and the workplace navigating challenges,
navigating these challenges of work related stress, managing
work life balance, and advocating for a healthier
work environment are essential for our overall well
being.
So now that you have found a comfortable
spot. Let's go ahead and dive into how
we can promote mental health awareness and create
a supportive workplace.
Now, when it comes to understanding mental health
in the workplace,
mental health in the workplace is a critical
issue that affects productivity,
job satisfaction,
and overall well being.
Work related stress, long hours, and high demands
can take a toll on mental health, leading
to burnout,
anxiety,
depression, and a whole host of other
negative consequences.
When it comes to our overall health from
a oral health, holistic
viewpoint, I understand that in the workplace, having
that mental health in check, having good positive
mental health is essential for overall wellness,
including our oral health,
Just as a general dentist, I treat a
lot of issues stemming from chronic stress such
as teeth grinding, gum disease, bone loss, loss
of teeth, fracturing teeth, crack 2 syndrome,
needing root canals, Tmj
disorders. So I I whole host of problems.
I'm gonna do a video, and leave it
on the Youtube stress and the oral health
so that you can really
understand all the effects that can happen with
the oral health. And now let's talk about
holistically what it does to our bodies, our
internal organs.
We get those ulcers, those stomach ulcers.
Mouth ulcers as well.
So we wanna manage the stress causing
issues of life when we can wanna become
so skill at managing these life
crises and life stress when we can. And
this is why we're here on chew on
this 3 65 to see how we can
live holistically
a well balanced life. So additionally, maintaining a
healthy work life balance can encourage consistent or
hygiene routines, as well as better health outcomes,
just by prioritizing
your mental health at work, you can support
your mental emotional and physical well being which
will ensure a holistic approach to your health,
emphasizing the workplace, mental health lead to a
help their, happier you inside and out. With
that, I wanna go right into our insightful
resource on this topic. This book that I'm
offering and presenting today is called the mindful
leader.
10 principles for bringing out the best in
ourselves and others.
This book is by Michael Bun.
Again, the title, the mindful leader subtitle, 10
principles for bringing out the best in ourselves
and others
Again, the author of this wonderful book is
Michael Bun.
I chose this book because it explores how
mindfulness and emotional intelligence can transform leadership and
improve workplace, mental health.
Just by us taking the time to understand
the importance of mental health awareness we can
create a more supportive and productive work environment.
I am gonna leave a summary of this
book on tan davis dot com. Please take
the time when you get a moment to
just check out that summary if you don't
have time to read it or have not
read this book.
Alright. Let's go into some strategies for coping
with work related stress.
I have... Let's see. I think I'm gonna
offer 5 for you for today.
Number 1 is mindfulness practices,
incorporate mindfulness techniques such as meditation that I
always speak up on this channel, and deep
breathing exercises to reduce your stress and increase
your focus
for the second 1 time management,
prior to tasks,
set realistic deadlines and take regular breaks to
avoid burnout,
use tools like to do lists and planners
to stay organized.
The third 1 I have for you, physical
activity,
engage in regular physical activity to release endo
and improve mood, even short walks during breaks
can make a difference.
And then the fourth strategy for coping with
work related stress,
health boundaries.
Set clear boundaries
between work and your personal life. This is
very important.
Avoid checking emails after hours, and make time
for relaxation in hobbies. You just don't compromise
on that. Okay? Please don't. And number 5,
seek support.
Do not hesitate to reach out to your
colleagues, your friends, family members, or mental health
professionals for support,
sharing your concerns can provide relief and new
perspectives.
And then we're gonna go ahead right on
into managing work life balance
achieving a healthy work life balance is essential
for mental health. I have some tips to
help you manage both.
Number 1, you wanna set priorities.
Identify your most important tasks and focus on
completing them first,
delegate tasks when possible just to avoid feeling
overwhelmed.
The second tip I have for you is
create a schedule,
develop a daily routine that includes time for
work,
family and self care. I'm a stress that
self care, stick to your schedule to ensure
you have time for all aspects of your
life.
And then third, learned to say no. You've
heard me say this before on this channel
here you on this 3 65.
A avoid over committing by saying no to
additional tasks that you cannot manage.
Focus on your existing responsibilities
and commitments.
Number 4, take time off. I had to
learn this 1. Running a practice,
I really did. Sometimes I would put that
as a priority.
Like, I drive myself. I have to be
there for my patience. I have to be
there because my staff works. I don't wanna
take off, so considering their time off but
now I've learned to take time off because
that includes my self care, and it does
protect my mental health. So use your vacation
date and take regular breaks to recharge. Time
away from work is crucial for maintaining mental
health.
And number 5,
unplug.
Disconnect from work related devices during on work
hours,
allow yourself to be fully present with your
family,
your friends, and even when you're giving yourself
some time of self care, try not to
on those devices, just take a little moment
to relax, take a breather, take a step
back from those devices.
Balancing work and personal life can lead to
increase satisfaction
and will reduce stress. Okay?
Alright. Now I wanna go into advocating for
a healthier work environment,
This is for my leaders out there. Okay.
Those who are in the leadership position, those
who are owners, the entrepreneur, such as myself,
I run a practice,
and I am the owner of the practice.
So I wanted to share these tips
for
the entrepreneurs, the leaders, people who are in
charge.
So here we go with this. When you're
advocating for a healthier work environment,
It benefits
everyone. So here are some ways to promote
mental health awareness at work for the leaders.
Alright. For 1 open communication, fostering open dialogue
about mental health and encourage employees to share
their experiences and challenges.
And then, of course, training and education, provide
training or stress management,
resilience, and mindfulness to help employees develop coping
skills.
Number 3, supportive policies,
implement policies that promote work life balance, such
as flexible working hours, remote work options and
mental health days.
Number 4,
employee
assistance programs.
This offers access to mental health resources
such as counseling service and support groups.
And then the fifth
consideration is lead by example.
Managers and leadership model healthy behaviors and prioritize
their own mental health to create a culture
of well being. And all of these This
is when I do. I'd Put that time
in to have time off. I alert my
staff. If you wanna go temp and work
on the days we have off you certainly
may. But a lot of my staff are
very wise, they say no when you're close,
we're gonna be off and enjoying our family
and having some self care time.
So by advocating for these changes,
you as the leader of managers,
higher up executives of your companies
you can contribute to a healthier and more
supportive workplace. And for those of you who
are employees or employers,
I'd love to hear from you
share your stories, share how you manage stress
and maintain mental health at work. I would
love to hear from you. I would love
to learn from you. So go over to
tanzania davis dot com, and please share okay.
Alright. I look forward to those comments.
Now I would like to drop an inspirational
quote to reflect on,
you don't have to see the whole staircase
just take the first step. That is why
Martin luther King jr. I'm gonna say that
quote once more. You don't have to see
the whole staircase case. Just take the first
step.
Martin Luther King junior
Alright, Friends. I'm just stopping by today to
encourage you to take the first step towards
improving your mental health at work,
implement 1 of the strategies at least. That
I've discussed and notice how it impacts your
well being.
Let's work together to create a healthier and
more supportive work environment.
So thank you for listening in on that.
I wanna go right into our journal segment
for today. This is where I invite you
to take some time for intros inspection and
journal.
Just by reflecting on your experiences and strategies,
this can provide valuable insights and inspire positive
change.
I have 3 engaging prompts to get you
started. Always feel free to pause the podcast
to give yourself some extra time to write.
And with that, let's dive into our prop
number 1.
Assessing your work life balance,
Think about your current work life balance.
How well are you managing your responsibilities
at work and home?
Now pick the pin up and write about
any challenges you face and what changes you'd
like to make.
Then prompt number 2, stress management strategies.
For this, I want you to consider the
strategies you used to manage stress at work.
What techniques have been effective? And which ones
need improvement.
Now, right about your stress management strategies and
any new methods you would like to try.
And then for the final prompt, this is
about advocating for mental health.
I want you to reflect on how you
can advocate for mental health awareness in your
workplace. Whether you're are the leader or whether
you are the
employee.
I want you to think about what steps
you can take to create a supportive environment
for your yourself and your colleagues,
and now put pen to paper and write
about your plan for promoting mental health at
work.
This is a very, very serious and important
topic.
With that, that's gonna conclude our journal. For
today, thank you for taking the time to
reflect the journal with me today as always.
Prioritizing mental health in the workplace can lead
to a more fulfilling and balanced life. So
I hope these prompts have helped you gain
some clarity
and motivation to navigate workplace challenges.
Remember always, I say this in every episode.
Your journal is a personal space for exploration
and growth. So please keep writing and discovering,
let that ink flow, watch healing follow,
keep prioritizing
your well being and let it guide your
journey to wellness. With that, my friends, I'm
gonna say happy journal. This does conclude our
episode for today.
Much, much gratitude from the bottom of my
heart to each and every 1 of you
following me here on chew on 3 65.
Thank you for joining me today. On this
expiration exploration of mental health in the workplace.
Keep prioritizing
your well being, get that self care in,
and remember
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