I’m taking a mental health day today.

Anonymous

April 20,2022 at 2:31PM UTC

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I’m taking a mental health day today.

I had planned to take Friday off but ended up needing to work. I stayed late both Monday and Tuesday. I am so backlogged with work and barely have time to think or plan any of my work right now. I have deadlines I’m striving to meet. Yet there is other work outside the deadlines that needs to get done. I think I’m burnt out. I need a break and more people on my team to help us get work done in a timely manner. Thanks for reading! ?

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AnonymousApril 20,2022 at 4:17PM UTC
Yes!! I certainly hope you feel better after your mental health day. Please continue to prioritize yourself, your boundaries and your needs.
AnonymousApril 20,2022 at 4:29PM UTC
Take care of yourself.
AnonymousApril 20,2022 at 5:28PM UTC
I feel guilty doing this and I know I shouldn't. Good for you!
AnonymousApril 20,2022 at 5:58PM UTC
Whew! I have definitely been there and in the past, had not handled it as well as I could have. What I have learned that may help you is you cannot and must not worry about the things you cannot control. Your team/department being understaffed, you cannot worry about it. Deadlines coming your way as fast and fierce as an MLB curveball, you can only meet them one at a time. Lastly, it is extremely important to communicate this to your supervisor as soon as possible so she may remove some of the tasks outside of the deadlines off of your plate and help you prioritize your workload so you do not have to tackle it from a reactionary vantage. Lastly, detach yourself from work and thinking about work once the workday has concluded. Go out for a drive, listen to some music, cook something delectable; practice self care. Good luck and we are in this together.
Barbara HoustonApril 21,2022 at 1:57PM UTC
I feel you with this. I'm glad you're taking a day. Enjoy your day! I hope you're able to completely turn off.