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World Mental Health Day: Prioritizing Workplace Wellbeing
by SoulfullyAButterfly
Last post
 September 1st
...See more Hi everyone, The 2024 World Mental Health Day theme is Mental Health at Work: It is time to prioritize mental health in the workplace. Some of our admins and ambassadors have shared helpful tips on how to prioritize workplace wellbeing and I will be sharing them in this thread!  Have a reflection about these tips or want to share your own? Feel welcome to join the discussion by replying to this thread.
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Work Prompt #20: What is teamwork for you?
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 September 1st
...See more Welcome back all, I hope you are all taking it easy on yourself at work this week. A few weeks ago we discussed: What is one question that might be bothering you? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/career/General_2503/WorkPrompt19Whatisonequestionthatmightbebotheringyou_330706/]  Thank you to all who participated and shared their thoughts for discussion. I enjoyed them. I hope you all did too. If you didn't share yours, please share them here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/career/General_2503/WorkPrompt19Whatisonequestionthatmightbebotheringyou_330706/] and I look forward to reading and discussing them with you. This week's prompt: What is teamwork for you? What role does teamwork play in your workplace? This discussion is focused on what is teamwork and how it works out for you. The goal is to discuss and share our thoughts, views, and how we want the teamwork to be. Let's share to discuss I look forward to hearing and discussing with you all. 
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Work & Career Automated Taglist!
by tommy
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 August 18th, 2024
...See more Welcome to the Work & Career Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply below and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 18 August 2024 (updated by @tommy) @bubblegumwings1234 @CyclingThroughLife @daydreammemories @ImpudentIncognito @IsayUncle @KristenHR @nordurnStar @sky2Ocean20 @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @tommy @trueconfidant123 @warmheartedCamp3360
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Necesito consejos/ Need Advice💔
by pluckyJackfruit6203
Last post
 March 1st
...See more Hola, me acabo de registrar a la página y pensé en pedir opiniones porque me siento devastada para resumir en la universidad tengo una materia que al recursar no me permite hacer el cuarto año lástima por un punto volvió a recursar la misma materia como en otro año anterior, me siento muy mal es una materia que exige mucho y aunque hice lo que pude por poquísimo no alcance la materia es muy científica y exigente y me siento mal porque eso perder un año solamente en completa obviamente quiero seguir no quiero dejar por una materia cosas complicadas pase pero esto me ataja me siento devastada necesito entender que sucede... Estoy estudiando una carrera de salud quiero llegar lejos estoy cerca de la meta peor aún así me siento lejos necesito consejos ayuda o simplemente una palabra algo.. me siento un poco sola y triste no se cómo conversar con mis padres no quiero decepcionarlos el tiempo pasa rápido pero es doloroso empezar todo de nuevo con una materia por unos puntos poquísimos... English translation Hello, I just registered on the page and I thought of asking for opinions because I feel devastated to summarize in the university I have a subject that when I retake it does not allow me to do the fourth year too bad for a point I retook the same subject as in another previous year, I feel very bad it is a subject that demands a lot and although I did what I could by very little I did not reach the subject is very scientific and demanding and I feel bad because that waste a year only in complete obviously I want to continue I don't want to leave complicated things for a subject happen but this cuts me off I feel devastated I need to understand what happens... I'm studying a career in health, I want to go far, I'm close to the goal, but I still feel far away, I need advice, help or just a word, something. I feel a little lonely and sad, I don't know how to talk to my parents, I don't want to disappoint them, time goes by quickly, but it's painful to start all over again with a subject for a few points...
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Scared as F for my future career
by Samantha0011
Last post
 February 24th
...See more Hii My name is Samantha, I'm 18 years old and I'm a senior student in highschool. Let me share my story a bit Since I was 8 I've always been interested in STEM subjects and I've always wanted to be an engineer. At 13 I choose a technical highschool, so  I could study more electronics and robotics, rather than other subjects. Now these are my last months before I finished and I feel so empty on the inside. Growing up I've always point all my goals on logical stuff, like I've always study, work and barely set connection with other people. I never had close friends and this makes me feel so lonely. Few months ago I've discovered this kind of hobby as acting, I never acting my whole life, but the idea of going on a stage, let other hear my voice or speak very good in front of a camera makes me feel so excited. The thing is now I've lost this passion that I've had in this 10 years, I've sacrificed a lot and I don't want to waste this years I feel so scared to start engineering, I don't feel the same spark as before. I still want to become an engineer, but I don't study that much right now, I feel so hopeless and always, always tired, it feels like I don't have time. I feel so confused  I want to do both (engineer and actress) but I don't know what to do  Sorry for the long post, I needed to vent out a bit
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I cannot fathom working for 35+ more years
by turquoise21
Last post
 January 7th
...See more I’m 31. I’m on my fifth job since graduating college back in 2016. Worked for healthcare for the majority of these years, a short stint in the food industry, and now I’m in an entry level corporate position. I am burned out. Beyond burnt out. Every job I’ve held in my professional years has been high stress, unreasonable workloads, and unsatisfying.  I have no aspirations for trying to find a new “career”. I have searched and scoured and taken various free online courses for different interests and I do not care for anything. I just want a job that can make ends meet and not make me mentally unwell   I’m miserable and so exhausted. I’m crabby and *** off all the time. I can’t relax when I’m not at work. I hate all the repeated advice of making sure to set boundaries, getting enough sleep, exercising, having hobbies, not being so serious about work, finding another new job that won’t make you mentally unwell. This is capitalism, baby. Take it or be homeless. All I’ve know is large corporate companies, I can’t imagine small businesses could be better.  I hate that I have to work to survive on a planet I didn’t even ask to be on. I wasn’t made for sitting at a computer for 8+ hours a day, but I have no direction on where to head anymore. I’m completely lost and discouraged. Everyday I hope something just takes me out so I can get a break.  
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Not in crisis - I'm Struggling, But I Will Keep Holding On 29-07-2026 1:18am
by NoobLife
Last post
 October 12th, 2025
...See more Honestly… life has become too much these days. It feels like no matter what I do, nothing gets better. Too much stress, too much overthinking, too much pretending to be okay when I’m not. Sometimes I feel like just giving up. Ending everything. Not because I want to d ie… but because I’m tired. Tired of feeling this way every single day. I just want peace. I just want a break from this pain. But I won’t do that. Not because I’m strong or brave. But because I believe in God. My religion has taught me that suicide is wrong it’s not the way. This life is a test, and even if I’m suffering, I still have to face it. I still have to keep going. I’m not fine. I’m not happy. But I’m alive. And even if nobody understands what I’m going through, I know there are others like me who are silently hurting too. So if you’re reading this and feeling broken just know you’re not alone. I’m also fighting silently.
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When Burn-Out Creeps In... 🍃☕
by LopaConnect
Last post
 October 10th, 2025
...See more Rust-out isn’t loud like burnout  It’s the quiet weariness that settles in when routine dulls your spark, when every day feels like a faded echo of the one before. It’s not exhaustion from too much, it’s emptiness from too little that nourishes your soul. And when you feel that still ache, pause. Pour yourself a cup of tea. ☕ Let its warmth remind you of small, gentle joys, the kind that ask for nothing but your presence. Sit. Breathe. Watch the world soften around the edges. Sometimes, soothing yourself isn’t about doing more; it’s about letting yourself be, until the light returns quietly on its own. 🌿
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Your Guide to Understanding and Managing Workplace Stress (Article)
by sunnyWriting4806
Last post
 August 18th, 2025
...See more “Managing stress in the workplace may seem like just a task for employees, but the reality is that reducing work-related stress requires a comprehensive approach that involves both employees and their employers. In one small study from 2018, researchers explored the work stress prevention needs of roughly 15 employees and supervisors from different occupations. According to the study, some of the possible stress prevention measures included things like adequate staff, appropriate workload, frequent breaks, and open communication, among others. However, sometimes it’s not feasible for someone to wait for workplace changes to alleviate their work stress ― especially in industries that are more stress-prone, like healthcare and customer service. So, here are some potential tools you can use as an employee to help you manage your workplace stress: * Mindfulness: Research shows that engaging in mindful activities like meditation can help reduce stress and job strain and improve overall well-being. * Movement: Any type of exercise is beneficial for stress, but research suggestsTrusted Source that mindful exercises like yoga can help significantly reduce work-related stress. * Therapy: Therapy with a trained mental health professional can help you learn different coping strategies to better manage your stress levels at work. * Connection: If you’re feeling stressed or burned out at work, reach out to your manager and let them know how it’s affecting you. There may also be employee resource groups set up to help reduce stress in your company culture. While there are many different approaches that you can take to help lower your work-related stress, it’s not always easy to take that first step. If you’re concerned that the stress from your job is having an impact on your quality of life, reach out to your doctor to discuss the next steps.” My Takeaways: * Workplace stress is affected by a complex interplay between work environment and also the personal experience one receives when working. A great environment can certainly help but the subjective perspective of the worker is important as well. * The article states that some personal things we can do to avoid burnout is practicing mindfulness, finding ways to move around the office/workplace, connecting with fellow workers and managers, and therapy if needed. * In the past, workplace stress was seen more as a natural part of work, something one should “get-over”. But more and more we see that workplace stress is a very real phenomenon and can cause companies losses and workers health problems. Therefore it’s important to address these topics to create a healthy workplace environment and educated employees who are able to work their best without burnout. Full article is here! [https://www.healthline.com/health/stress/workplace-stress#managing-stress] #WorkStress #Burnout #Stress What are some ways you prevent work-related burnout?
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Not being able to follow advice and feeling like I have no way out
by lolita9824
Last post
 August 8th, 2025
...See more I'm in med school, struggling immensely and going through a phase of deep depression about whether this is what i want to do. I can't seem to follow advice on how to do better despite people giving me those proper advice.  Excercise more? Like, I am already on my feet enough in the hospital during the day.  Don't let other people affect your mood? Well I have to work with them, and seeing everyone able to make friends while you being socially awkward cannot make any. And just pretend none of that is happening?  So, talking to online friends is wrong? Doing a little *** and vibing with someone who's nice with me and not doing anything physically unsafe is wrong?  Deliberately holding onto feelings toward an ex-boyfriend is wrong - said the sibling who's happily married with her first love and never had an ex-boyfriend LOL.  I was writing about suicide but it won't let me post. ------ I'm letting go. I'm letting it all go. Float away. Irretrievably floating away. The hours, the opportunities, the responsibilities... Just watching them all drift away gone with the wind. 
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I am Hopeful and I am an Workaholic
by Hopeful0001
Last post
 June 23rd, 2025
...See more I love work. I live to work. I work to live. I breathe case files. I am GOOD at what I do.  It's stressful.   There's deadlines. There's tasks. Things that need to get done, so people stay safe. My job is SO important.  I don't have time for anything or anyone.  I'm okay with that. I mean I watched an episode or two today and I went to a relax event. So I do have SOME time. But I am okay dedicating most time to work.  If they're offering Overtime, I am taking it while the time is there.  I NEED THE MONEY and I love my job people are worried I'll burnout.
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Burnt out.
by dvine
Last post
 May 26th, 2025
...See more Ever worked so hard and tried to pursue your dreams, setting goals, had so much on your bucket lists, but all of a sudden, you just feel unmotivated, heavy chains just preventing you from doing something you used to do and let that depression sink in. I used to be that person. Now I feel like a nobody. What I’m proud about myself before is my talent in art and my hardwork on things I want to achieve and prove to myself. Now I have no strength at all in the state that I’m in. Hoping for better days, or waiting for God to take me instead.
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How to earn online as a teen
by NoOneJustMe
Last post
 April 22nd, 2025
...See more Genuinely asking tho, been one of my frustrations lately, and it's not even to help my family or to treat myself, it's to treat my gf, she's 10/10, she's great, very, she's like a princess and I'm a commoner, I wanna make money so that I could give her things, altho she already said that I don't need to, but I wanna spoil her, and be able to get her out on dates, because I can't do that due to financial problems, even my allowance is not enough, even on the simple dates, my transportation fee costs high af, anyone got ideas?
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Wellness Doesn't Pay Bills
by tealHemlock1330
Last post
 April 16th, 2025
...See more I don’t have anyone I can really share this with—my friends either seem to have it all figured out, are dealing with disabilities, or would spiral if I brought it up. Take this with a grain of salt, but lately I’ve been wrestling with the thought: what's the point of use is a healthy, able body if having that alone wouldn't pay the bills.  I could invest in a personal routine, better diet, exercise, time with loved ones. But without a job, living longer almost feels like an extra burden. No matter how well I look after myself, it doesn’t translate into an opportunity or income, and that makes all the self‑care feel… futile. I sometimes feel that investing in my personal well‑being is a luxury I can’t afford—taking even a single day for self‑care seems like time stolen from my job hunt, as if simply existing is at odds with the grind. I wonder if any of you have had similar thoughts, especially those of you without a support system and how have you managed them. Thank you!
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Getting Married - Creating Issues at Workplace
by greenComputer7185
Last post
 November 27th, 2024
...See more I am getting married in next 3 months. The top management is concerned that I will leave the job and move forward. They are questioning me a lot. Also people are toxic and talking behind my back about my marriage and that i will leave. What to do. Please help.

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