‘19 Mental Health Day.
There's nothing scarier than feeling lost... and we all have probably felt that way before.
Some people can argue and complain that things like #WorldMentalDay are just stupid internet holidays, but I see nothing wrong with taking a few minutes to publicly acknowledge the importance of this matter. Even if for some, this happens just once a year.
You see, this is something that deeply concerns me because I've been fighting the toxicity of my workplace basically since I got there. Not sure if it's a cultural thing, an industry thing, if people just crave drama because they're bored, or who knows... but my point is that we spend so much time at our jobs that it's absolutely necessary to be in a safe and healthy environment, and to at least try to make things "better". I've learned a lot about myself and others these past two and a half years. I've made a lot of mistakes, I've gotten sick, I've made enemies and I've also been called "temperamental", just because I am the only person willing to speak up to our issues and tried to do something about it.
When you put yourself in the spotlight, people will think and say that you're crazy and you're the problem, even when you're just trying to help. But this doesn't matter. What matters is your intention to take care of yourself and others. Not what Susan or Igor are gossiping about. Not what Pam wants to criticize just for fun today. Not your bully boss or his bully friends. Our mental health is key to a happy life, so don't be afraid of caring, of being an advocate and trying. I promise that it's worth it.
