The latest in mental health news, resources, and stories for the burnt out and languishing.
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Latest happenings in mental health 🧠
The FDA approves new nasal spray drug to treat depression. Learn more here.
Harvard Business Review predicts the 9 trends that will share work in 2025 – among them, loneliness.
The World Economic Forum just wrapped in Davos - and discussions on brain health were front and center.
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Self-care got you feeling burnt out? Try these tips on tackling “introspection burnout”
Not all productivity is created equally. See if you’re experiencing toxic productivity and how to deal if you are.
In moments of change, give yourself the gift of reflection.
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Hi fam,
People will do what they want to do.
And most of the time, it has nothing to do with you.
That’s the basis of Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” theory—it’s like giving yourself permission to stop wasting energy on things (and people) you cannot control.
Instead of stressing over every little thing your coworkers, manager, or team members do, you just…let them. Simple, yeah? But likely not easy. Here are a few ways to get started:
Let them fail. Failure is an unavoidable part of growth. By applying the ‘let them theory’ and cultivating psychological safety, we remind people that failure isn’t the enemy—it’s how we grow. Mel Robbins says “You can’t protect someone from failure, and you shouldn’t try. Let them fail so they can rise.”
Let them lead. Millennials and Gen Z workers are looking for ways to take initiative and create meaningful change. By letting them lead, workplaces empower people to step up and are reaping the rewards in innovation and engagement. Robbins says “If they want to step up, let them show you what they can do.”
Let them set boundaries, too. Gone are the days of glorifying burnout. People want to do great work—but not at the expense of their well-being. “Let them say no. Let them protect their time” is a call to action for workplaces to honor boundaries.
For more on the Mel Robbins’ ‘Let Them Theory’ and actionable ways to apply it in the workplace, read on.
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What we’re loving right now 🫶
Our friends at Headstream doing important work in the start up space. Applications are now open for their 2025 accelerator program!
Chris Hayes promoting his new book about attentional health, ‘The Sirens’ Call’ – listen to his interview with Sean Illing on The Gray Area
Bona fide baddie, Bishop Marian Budde
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