Workplace Trauma - April 23, 2024

There, there... 🤕 It will be fine! If work has been exhausting you — or, worse, traumatizing you — take a second to breathe and then scroll on down for some valuable advice.

In today’s edition:

• 3 signs of career trauma you should know →

• How to navigate depression at work →

• A planner to manage your work and downtime →

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

3 career trauma signs to look out for 🤕

Career trauma, which is also referred to as workplace trauma and workplace PTSD, is an intense emotional response to a negative experience in the workplace.

It can, however, also be experienced due to “smaller” repeated events (such as catching your coworkers gossiping about you) rather than one big, terrible occurrence, such as your manager attacking and shaming you in front of your colleagues.

In this video, Tim Whitehead (aka thecareergodfather on TikTok) lists some common signs that a person may be struggling with workplace trauma. ❤️‍🩹 If you think you might be experiencing this, familiarizing yourself with the signs can be the first step towards recovery!

DAILY INSPO

TODAY’S ADVICE

Let’s talk about workplace trauma…

Workplace trauma, also known as workplace PTSD, doesn’t just happen to police officers, soldiers and doctors. It exists in every occupation. 😱

It refers to the inability to cope with negative events or situations in the workplace, like:

• A toxic work environment

• Verbal or physical abuse

• Sexual harassment

• Job insecurity

• Witnessing a coworker’s injury or death

And while emotional resilience can be immensely helpful in dealing with workplace trauma, it’s often not enough. It can be difficult to navigate — and left unchecked, it can lead to anxiety, depression, burnout, absenteeism, conflict and faltering work performance. ⬇️

So, what can you do?

• First things first, seek professional help. A licensed mental health professional can provide the support and guidance you need.

• Talk about your experiences to friends, relatives and coworkers. Don’t isolate yourself.

• Practice self-care. Eat well, exercise, and engage in calming activities and hobbies that you enjoy.

• Slow down. Don’t rush into making major life or career changes, as this can amplify your trauma.

• Be kind to yourself. Coping with workplace trauma is a process, and it’s okay to have moments of struggle. 😊

WEEKLY GIFT

The balancing act of work and life ⚖️

A strong company culture isn’t the only thing that impacts your job satisfaction — a healthy work–life balance can also do wonders. Which is why we’re giving you our downloadable Work–Life Balance Planner — to help you find your happiness in and out of the workplace.

Stay tuned for more awesome gifts.

WHAT WE’RE READING

Surviving the Toxic Workplace by Linnda Durré

If you dread going to work every day, this book is for you! Psychotherapist Linnda Durré shows you how to pinpoint office maladies and offers proven techniques for dealing with toxic workplace issues through effective communication and conflict negotiation.

BREAK ROOM

Catch you on the next one :)

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