Let's Be Open About Our Struggles at Work
We've all been there - staring at a mounting pile of tasks, feeling overwhelmed, or grappling with self-doubt. Yet, how often do we actually talk about these struggles at work?
Not nearly enough, if you ask us.
In our professional lives, there's often pressure to appear constantly competent and in control. We put on our "work faces" and power through, sometimes at the cost of our wellbeing and productivity.
But what if there was a better way?
Being open about our challenges at work can have some surprising benefits:
So how can we start being more open?
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How Employers Can Help:
Employers play a crucial role in fostering an environment where employees feel comfortable discussing their struggles. Here are some ways they can contribute:
Remember, being open doesn't mean oversharing or constant complaining. It's about honest, constructive communication that acknowledges our humanity in the workplace.
By being more open about our struggles, and with employers actively supporting this openness, we can create stronger teams, find better solutions, and make work a little bit easier for everyone. So, why not give it a try?
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4moYeah, I think everything can be summed up in point #1. When we're open, it builds trust and connection. That's all we really need, and things will just naturally fall into place from there.
Providing a link to an EAP service is not really enough to have a good wraparound support for employees or team members who talk about poor mental health or that they’re struggling. There needs to be a culture of psychological safety and people need to know how to check in with each other that they okay had express any genuine concerns that they have about someone’s mental health and know what to say and what not to say as well as what other resources are available. So many times people share something and well meaning manager says something completely inappropriate or very dismissive or says nothing at all for fear of saying the wrong thing