Recognizing the signs that your job is impacting your mental health can be challenging. It's crucial to understand when it's time to prioritize your well-being over your career. Let's delve into the indicators that suggest it might be time to consider a change.
When to Quit Your Job
More and more people are taking it upon themselves to quit their job if it’s not meeting their needs
- How to tell when it’s time to let go?
- Chance Marshall, a creative psychotherapist and founding partner of the online therapy platform The Self Space, shares his insight.
You dread going to work every day
Dont feel anxious, upset, or dejected just going to the office can cause you to feel demoralized and demotivated, both of which can undermine your mental health
- Adapting to the new world of work can take a toll on mental health, and there are a number of reasons why
- Stylist’s Work It Out campaign aims to give you the tools and resources you need to take care of mental health at work
Communicate your needs clearly
If you’ve voiced your concerns and nothing has been done to address them, move on
- No amount of money, alignment on vision, staff yoga or free lunches can compensate for dysfunctional and poisonous relationships at work
- Take responsibility for your part in what is going on and ask for reasonable adjustments
Chronic Stress
Signs of chronic stress include: Lack of focus, Changes in memory, Fatigue in mind and body, Being impulsive, and Neglecting basic needs like showering, exercise, eating well-cooked meals.
- If your workplace celebrates or ignores these symptoms as a sign to rest, it may be time to leave.
