Catherine Mooney, an expert in emotional wellbeing at the workplace, discusses managing digital overload, setting boundaries, and self-compassion. She explores toxic work environments, aligning work with values, seeking therapy, and navigating workplace pressures.
Embracing mental health discussions at work enhances well-being and promotes a culture of openness.
Hybrid work models support self-care but clashes with personal values may lead to negative outcomes.
Shift to work-life integration requires clear boundaries, planning, and healthy digital habits for well-being.
Deep dives
The Impact of Pandemic on Mental Health at Work
Amid the pandemic, mental health and well-being at work are amplified, with discussions on the importance of addressing mental health needs in the new working styles. There is a cultural shift towards greater acceptance of mental health issues and freedom to talk about them openly.
Hybrid Working and Self-Care Habits
Hybrid working models have the potential to support better self-care and well-being habits. Individuals value aligning work with personal values to enhance well-being and positive outlook. However, negative effects can arise when work habits clash with personal values.
Work-Life Integration and Time Zone Challenges
The shift from traditional work-life balance to work-life integration necessitates considering work and personal life needs together. Managing teammates across different time zones requires setting clear boundaries, planning schedules, and being aware of personal rhythms and focus times.
Healthy Digital Habits for Well-Being
Maintaining healthy digital habits is crucial for well-being, especially in a digital overload scenario. Recommendations include setting boundaries on digital exposure, limiting screen time before bed, and practicing mindful engagement with digital devices to enhance sleep quality and overall well-being.
Supporting Mental Health Amid Corporate Transitions
Amid corporate transitions and uncertainties like layoffs, feelings of anxiety and job security concerns are common. Suggestions for individuals include focusing on what is within their control, proactive career development steps like updating profiles, upskilling, and seeking emotional support during distressing times.
We can never stop finding new ways to achieve that all-important balance between life and work, so in this episode host Will Francis chats with an expert on the issue, with unique experience and insights into dealing with modern work pressures. Catherine Mooney works in the pyschological health team at a multinational social media company in Dublin and deals daily with employees, and their challenges, all over the world. Prior to that she worked with disadvantaged men and mental health issues, a very different environment yet she tells us of the many common issues facing people in any situation.
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