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Diary entries cover a variety of topics, some of which you may find triggering. These topics include self-harm, suicide and domestic violence.
9 Jun 2025
Q&A

Izzy V

Do you invest the same amount of time into your mental health, as you do into your physical health or career?

I probably do, since these days with a job, studying and a lively 10 year old, there isn't much spare time for mindfulness apps, wellbeing podcasts, yoga, swimming, running, etc. and with my career at a stand point thanks to multiple redundancies, terrible bosses/toxic work cultures and greatly limited or very low-paid opportunities in my field, there isn't a great deal to be positive about career-wise either. I've become expert at the pivot though, so am currently studying Counselling Level 2 with a view to branching out and / or supporting my existing skills. My love of learning and CPD has always meant I'm willing to invest in my career and this time, I really hope it leads to increased pay & prospects, so I have the time & money to invest in my health & mental wellbeing too!

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Changing Realities (2023), Izzy V. https://changingrealities.org/e/kt2pt (09 Jun 2025)
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