What were your biggest fears in your growing years?

One of my biggest fears in my growing years was not being accepted as "one of the cool kids".

How did you overcome those fears?

I overcame these fears by getting outside my comfort zone and interacting with others in an extroverted manner, even though I was and still am an introvert

What were your workplace anxieties when you started your professional career? How did it overall impact your performance?

I was not being appreciated and acknowledged for my work. I used to overthink things all the time and spent too much time on "perfection".

How did you overcome those anxieties?

I had some amazing leaders who were my immediate superiors, who understood the inner potential in me and mentored me to start believing in my own abilities and stop doubting myself.

What do you wish professionals knew about mental health?

This quote by Jet Li summarises it brilliantly, "You are killing yourself for a job that would replace you within a week if you dropped dead. Take care of yourself."

What are the workplace practices that can worsen or enhance the mental health of employees?

How senior leadership behaves with their team plays a significant role for sure and can worsen or enhance the mental health of employees.

What are the major causes aggravators of mental health problems associated with work?

To me, the major causes and aggravators are unappreciated employees who don't have a voice, they feel is heard and acknowledged

Describe a “healthy mind” in your own words

A healthy mind can only occur if your personal life at home is peaceful. Don't forget to cut people out, however, close they may be if they are holding you back or acting as a leech. So in essence, a healthy mind can only occur when you have peace and contentment.

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