work – the patchwork fox

I'm surrounded by people who have a "thing". That "thing" that really sums up who they are, what they're passionate about, what gets them out of bed in the morning. And I don't have one.

Misc

What Can We Learn From COVID-19?

The effects of COVID-19 have been devastating and unfortunately, we're not out of the woods yet.

Mental Health

Unwanted, Unpredictable Unemployment (Guest Post)

Today’s guest post comes from someone who asked to remain […]

Mental Health

Returning To Employment After A Mental Breakdown (Guest Post)

Hannah shares her experience of attempting to re-enter the workforce after a significant mental breakdown.

Mental Health

3 Times Being Mentally Ill Has Caused Me To Fail (And What I’ve Learned From It)

Living with mental illness has undeniably directly been the catalyst for some of my failures.

Mental Health

Trying To Keep A Job When You Have BPD (Guest Post)

I once had a CPN say to me that it was very unusual for someone with BPD to hold down a job.

Mental Health

How To Cope With Stress At Work

Stress at work can be incredibly damaging to our mental health. I know in my situation, stress at work definitely made a huge contribution to my eventual breakdown.

Mental Health

Mental Health Essentials for Employers

Work and work-based stress can cause or exacerbate mental health issues, however, there are things that employers can do to help alleviate issues and support their staff where needed.