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IT DOESN’T HAVE

TO FEEL LIKE WORK

Work: the word itself feels hard, not enjoyable, BUILD YOUR OWN
maybe even stressful. Promoting mental well-being SUPPORT NETWORK
in the workplace can reduce burnout and turnover
and increase efficiency. Here are three tips to help Stress and unhappiness can feel
lonely. It’s important to have
you start improving your mental health: people in your life who you can
go to when life feels hard.

IMPROVE YOURSELF PERSONALLY • At work, reach out to your
AND PROFESSIONALLY co-workers, even if you work
remotely. When you have a good
Finding ways to grow, both in your work life and in your personal life, relationship with the people you
can help you find fulfillment. work with, the days and the work
are easier.
• Identify skills or tasks at work and home that you enjoy, interest you • Keeping your camera on in virtual
or you think would be helpful to have, and build on them meetings can help you build and
• New skills, talents and passions can help you find where you fit best strengthen connections
and the work you most enjoy doing. It can lead to new connections, • Outside of work, friends and
promotions and more joy in your life. family can be a huge comfort
• Volunteering is another great way to do something with meaning. in times of stress. Don’t forget
Talk to your supervisor about opportunities to volunteer or give back. to spend time building these
relationships, too.

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