All Ears English Podcast AEE 1606: How to Take a Mental Health Day in English
Jul 12, 2021
Discover the rising acceptance of mental health days in the workplace. Learn effective English phrases to request a day off without guilt. Explore the advantages of shorter workweeks and optimal timing for your mental health breaks. Delve into cultural perspectives on mental health and how they’ve shifted since the pandemic. Uncover strategies for maximizing self-care during your days off. Finally, tackle the stigma around mental health and embrace open conversations for better well-being.
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Mental Health's Impact on Work
- Mental health affects work performance because individuals bring their whole selves to their jobs.
- It's unhealthy to try to separate personal well-being from professional life.
Strategic Mental Health Days
- Take mental health days strategically, perhaps extending them into a long weekend for maximum benefit.
- Consider a Friday or Monday for a longer break or a Wednesday to interrupt a stressful week.
Personal Preferences for Mental Health Days
- Michelle observes that attaching a mental health day to a Friday encourages outings, while a Monday promotes at-home preparation for the week.
- Lindsay prefers Fridays, finding modern office culture's Friday afternoon drinks less appealing than personal time.
