“How I Improved my Wellbeing” by jessica_mccurdy
TL;DR In late summer 2023, I realized my mental health was the biggest barrier to achieving my goals. Over the next six months, I made it a priority, working with a therapist on CBT, adjusting medication timing, and developing healthier habits (like meditating and wellness routines). This resulted in a noticeable improvement in my clarity, productivity, and overall well-being, which positively impacted my work and leadership. This post is part of an effort to post more :) Background and Context Late summer 2023: During a performance review, I realized my mental health was my biggest barrier to growth. I had been diagnosed with depression years earlier and medication helped significantly, but I was still having breakthrough symptoms. It was preventing me from achieving ambitious goals and handling important work decisions (like what my team should prioritize in the following quarter) I made improving mental health a top [...] ---Outline:(00:03) TL;DR(00:40) Background and Context(01:38) Nuance and Disclaimer(02:21) Some ways progress has affected my work(03:33) What Made a Difference (in my rough guess at level of influence)(03:44) Therapy (with the right therapist)(05:22) Changing the time of taking medication(05:56) Meditation and Habit Tracking(07:13) 80k podcasts on mental health(07:33) Physical Routines(07:37) Exercise(08:09) Sleep:(08:40) Final Thoughts--- First published: November 21st, 2024 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/9j35Qj5hAMs9hgAnd/how-i-improved-my-wellbeing --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.