Starting Something Honest😇 For a long time, I believed mental health management meant doing something big, taking breaks, going on trips, or fixing everything overnight. But today, I’m starting this 7-day journey with a much simpler intention: TO JUST BECOMING AWARE. No pressure to be perfect. No expectation to “heal” in a day. Just noticing - • What drains me • What gives me energy • How I actually feel (not how I should feel) Today’s small step: I took 10 minutes to sit with myself no phone, no distractions and just observed my thoughts. And honestly? It was uncomfortable. But also… real. For these 7 days, I’ll be sharing one small, practical step each day that helps manage mental health in the middle of a busy life. This series is been started for my personal growth, if you’re also someone juggling work, expectations, and your own inner voice this series is for you too. Let’s do this, one day at a time. #MentalHealthMatters #SelfAwareness #7DayChallenge #WorkLifeBalance #LinkedInJourney

We talk a lot about burnout, stress management, and mental health in the workplace, but rarely about one of the most well-researched solutions: human touch. A landmark 2024 meta-analysis of 137 studies confirmed that warm physical contact reduces cortisol, lowers blood pressure, boosts immune function, and decreases depression in both healthy individuals and those with clinical conditions. The research is clear. Human connection isn't soft. It's science. My latest article on my blog explores the full picture—from Harlow's monkeys to touch deprivation to what it means for how we care for each other. Link in comments. #MentalHealthMonth #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Taking care of your #mentalhealth is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Rest, boundaries, asking for help, and slowing down when needed are all part of staying healthy. 💙 3 simple ways to protect your mental health at work: • Set boundaries: not every message needs an immediate reply. • Take real breaks during the day, even short ones help reset your mind. • Talk when you feel overwhelmed: support and communication make a huge difference. 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a good reminder that how we feel at work matters just as much as what we do. We spend a huge part of our lives at work, so being “fine” isn’t always enough. Job satisfaction, well-being, and mental health are closely linked, and when one is off balance, it often affects the others. Being happy in your job doesn’t necessarily mean every day is perfect. It means feeling valued, supported, and aligned with what you’re doing. It means having a sense of purpose, manageable stress levels, and the space to grow without burning out. If you’re taking a moment to reflect this month, here are a few questions worth asking yourself: Mental health at work shouldn’t be an afterthought. It should be part of the conversation every day, not just once a year. Sometimes small changes make a big difference. And sometimes, it’s about recognising when it might be time for a bigger one. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #WorkplaceWellbeing #CareerDevelopment

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a good reminder that how we feel at work matters just as much as what we do. We spend a huge part of our lives at work, so being “fine” isn’t always enough. Job satisfaction, well-being, and mental health are closely linked, and when one is off balance, it often affects the others. Being happy in your job doesn’t necessarily mean every day is perfect. It means feeling valued, supported, and aligned with what you’re doing. It means having a sense of purpose, manageable stress levels, and the space to grow without burning out. If you’re taking a moment to reflect this month, here are a few questions worth asking yourself: Mental health at work shouldn’t be an afterthought. It should be part of the conversation every day, not just once a year. Sometimes small changes make a big difference. And sometimes, it’s about recognising when it might be time for a bigger one. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #WorkplaceWellbeing #CareerDevelopment

Mental Health Awareness Week feels different when you stop treating mental health as “something other people struggle with” and realise how many of us are simply very good at hiding it. Especially in the world of work. We celebrate resilience, productivity, leadership, composure and being “the dependable one.” But rarely do we talk about the weight that can come with constantly carrying everyone else. The late nights. The overthinking. The pressure to keep performing while quietly running on empty. The exhaustion of smiling through stress because people rely on you. I think many people — particularly parents, business owners and those in leadership roles — spend years believing that struggling somehow equals failing. It doesn’t. Real strength is probably closer to: - admitting when things feel heavy - allowing yourself to be human - asking for help earlier - checking in on the friend who says “I’m fine” too quickly - creating space for others to speak honestly without fear of judgement Something I’ve learned recently is that healing isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes it’s simply slowing down enough to notice yourself again. So this week, if someone crosses your mind… message them. If you’re tired… rest. If you’re struggling… talk. And if you’re the person everyone leans on, remember: you’re allowed to lean too. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealth #Leadership #Wellbeing #MensMentalHealth

As part of Mental Health Week, I had the opportunity to conduct a session on the Psychology of Procrastination with our team. Procrastination is often misunderstood as laziness or lack of discipline. In reality, it is much more complex and deeply rooted in how the brain processes emotions, rewards, and perceived pressure. We discussed how the brain often avoids tasks that trigger discomfort such as fear of failure, overwhelm, perfectionism, or even uncertainty. In such moments, the mind seeks short-term relief through distractions, which creates a cycle of delay followed by guilt and increased stress. It was also a fun way to help participants recognize their personal procrastination patterns Few strategies we discussed to break this cycle, includes: * Breaking tasks into smaller, manageable steps * Building awareness of emotional triggers behind delay * rewards associated with right behaviours. Mental Health Week continues to be a meaningful reminder that productivity and well-being are deeply connected. When we understand our mental patterns, we don’t just work better, we also feel better while doing it. #mentalhealth #Humanresource

🧠 Mental health matters—every day. Here are two great tools for stress awareness.   Stress doesn’t just happen to us. It’s our body’s response to pressure—and it carries signals about what needs our attention. Most of us move past those signals without noticing.   Research shows that even micro‑practices—as short as 20 seconds—can interrupt stress and support emotional regulation. Small pauses matter.   Throughout April, I shared articles and tips to build awareness around stress. If you’re ready to go beyond awareness, here are two simple tools designed for real life:   ✨ The 20‑Minute Reset A guided micro‑practice to release tension, recalibrate your nervous system, and return to your day with clarity.   ✨ The One Lever Practice (5 minutes) A short pause for alignment, focus, and identifying the next right action.   These aren’t long programs. They’re practical resets—because the goal isn’t to eliminate stress. It’s to respond to it with awareness.   💭 If you paused today, what did you notice first?   🔗 Links to both tools are in the first comment.   Disclaimer: This post is intended to support reflection and growth. It’s not a substitute for therapy or medical care. I’m a coach, not a licensed mental health professional. Please seek professional support whenever you need it.   #MentalHealthAwareness #StressAwareness #PauseAndReset #EmotionalWellbeing #RealLifeTools #RoomtoBreathe #PickettConsultingServicesLLC

This article explores mental health in corporate life, where anxiety and overthinking often hide behind busy schedules and big ambitions. The key takeaway? Ambition and mental health can coexist. By understanding your limits, triggers, strengths, and needs, you stop working against your mind and start working with it - turning self-awareness into one of your greatest strengths, both professionally and personally. https://hubs.ly/Q04gc-_X0 #Mentalhealth #Corporate #Wellbeing #Ambition

I shared something yesterday around Mental Health Awareness Month, dig in a bit more. Most people don’t lose themselves all at once. It happens quietly…over time. A little more responsibility. A little less rest. Pushing through when you’re tired. Ignoring stress because “it’s just a busy season.” Then another week passes. Then another. And before you know it, you feel a little off — even if everything looks fine on the outside. That doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It often means something has been missing for a while. This is something I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about and writing through recently, how easy it is to drift without realizing it, and how small the first step back actually is. One simple practice to start shifting this: pause once today, and ask yourself, ❖ “Where have I been overriding myself lately?” No judgment. Just awareness. Because the way back isn’t dramatic. It’s built in small moments of noticing, listening, and choosing differently. More to come on this — but if you’ve been feeling off, you’re not alone. #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfLeadership #Wellbeing #Leadership #Awareness