Make a life plan

[SeekingAfrica]

Hi!

I had a mental breakdown in February and I'm finally working, but I have a lot of debt, amends and tasks to sort through.
I will have more options after I get paid, but I need to be healthy and balanced to get paid.

How do I make a plan for my mental health and career on my own?

 

[Joy Palmer]

Hi!

I had a mental breakdown in February and I'm finally working, but I have a lot of debt, amends and tasks to sort through.
I will have more options after I get paid, but I need to be healthy and balanced to get paid.

How do I make a plan for my mental health and career on my own?

Hi there,

I'm sorry to hear about your mental breakdown, but I'm glad to hear that you are now working on improving your mental health and career. Here are some suggestions for creating a plan to address both of these areas:

1. Identify your goals: Start by identifying what you would like to achieve in both your mental health and career. For example, do you want to reduce your anxiety symptoms, pay off your debt, or find a new job? Make a list of your goals, and prioritize them based on their importance to you.

2. Break the goals down into actionable steps: Once you have identified your goals, break them down into smaller, actionable steps. This will make the goals more manageable and less overwhelming. For example, if your goal is to reduce your anxiety symptoms, some actionable steps might be to start practicing meditation or deep breathing exercises, schedule an appointment with a therapist, or make changes to your lifestyle to reduce stress.

3. Create a timeline: Set deadlines for your actionable steps and create a timeline for achieving your goals. This will help keep you accountable and on track. Be realistic with your timeline, and don't be afraid to adjust it if needed.

4. Get support: Consider reaching out to a therapist or life coach like myself for support as you work through your plan. You could also enlist the help of a friend or family member who is supportive and encouraging.

5. Monitor your progress: Regularly check in on your progress towards your goals. Celebrate your successes and adjust your plan as needed. Remember that progress is not always linear, and setbacks are normal. Don't be too hard on yourself and keep pushing forward.

Remember, it's important to prioritize your mental health as you work towards your career goals. Taking care of yourself will only help you be more successful in the long run. Good luck and let me know if you need any further support!

 

[SeekingAfrica]

Hi there,

I'm sorry to hear about your mental breakdown, but I'm glad to hear that you are now working on improving your mental health and career. Here are some suggestions for creating a plan to address both of these areas:

1. Identify your goals: Start by identifying what you would like to achieve in both your mental health and career. For example, do you want to reduce your anxiety symptoms, pay off your debt, or find a new job? Make a list of your goals, and prioritize them based on their importance to you.

2. Break the goals down into actionable steps: Once you have identified your goals, break them down into smaller, actionable steps. This will make the goals more manageable and less overwhelming. For example, if your goal is to reduce your anxiety symptoms, some actionable steps might be to start practicing meditation or deep breathing exercises, schedule an appointment with a therapist, or make changes to your lifestyle to reduce stress.

3. Create a timeline: Set deadlines for your actionable steps and create a timeline for achieving your goals. This will help keep you accountable and on track. Be realistic with your timeline, and don't be afraid to adjust it if needed.

4. Get support: Consider reaching out to a therapist or life coach like myself for support as you work through your plan. You could also enlist the help of a friend or family member who is supportive and encouraging.

5. Monitor your progress: Regularly check in on your progress towards your goals. Celebrate your successes and adjust your plan as needed. Remember that progress is not always linear, and setbacks are normal. Don't be too hard on yourself and keep pushing forward.

Remember, it's important to prioritize your mental health as you work towards your career goals. Taking care of yourself will only help you be more successful in the long run. Good luck and let me know if you need any further support!

Thank you for the information. Is it okay to ask additional questions tomorrow?

 

[Joy Palmer]

Thank you for the information. Is it okay to ask additional questions tomorrow?

Of course! I'll be here tomorrow if you have any additional questions. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need any further support or guidance.