Tag: mental-health

• Embracing Change, slowly, maybe.

  Amidst the positivity, anticipation for a fresh challenge and new chapter grows. Restlessness and excitement fuel the need for balance. Recuperation at parents’ home offers introspection, revealing a monotonous cycle. This break becomes a lifeline, shifting focus towards transformative potential. Leaving the hometown signifies progress, though impatience lingers. Slow and steady wins the race.

  January 8, 2024

  Career, Depression, Family, Health, Life, Motivation, Stream of Consciousness

• Weekend Blues & Navigating Depression

  Weekends can pose unexpected challenges for those dealing with depression, as they bring social isolation, disrupt routines, and pressure for productivity. The absence of structured activities and pressure to engage in enjoyable activities can intensify feelings of loneliness and inadequacy. Implementing strategies to combat these risks is essential for maintaining well-being and self-care.

  January 6, 2024

  Depression, Life, Motivation

• Cake, Computer & Caution

  Since my depression set in, I haven’t cooked much, but today, I had the urge to bake a cake. Today, I baked one. Not exactly from scratch, it was a packet affair with some dried fruit soaked in lemon tea added to the mix. Lord knows what it tastes like, but I suspect it will…

  January 4, 2024

  Career, Depression, Life, Motivation, Personality Traits, Product Management, Stream of Consciousness, Work Environment

• Planning, Dreaming & Leftovers

  

  At the start of 2024, feeling hopeful and planning future steps. Taking simple actions towards greater goals and embracing upcoming challenges.

  January 1, 2024

  Career, Personal Image, Weight

• Bored, Lost, Ready but not ready… yet!

  Recently unemployed after a ten-year job due to ‘redundancy’, I’m struggling with depression, weight problems, and concerns about future employment prospects.

  December 11, 2023

  Career, Depression, Personal Image, Weight