WHY EUSTRESSIN'?: TONYA BAILEY
HEY TONYA, WHY EUSTRESSIN’?
WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING/ HOW LONG?
Management / 10 years
DO YOU EVER THINK ABOUT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH IN YOUR PROFESSION?
Yes.
WHAT UNIQUE CHALLENGES DO YOU ENCOUNTER SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUR JOB THAT HAS AN IMPACT ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH THAT OTHERS MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT?
Unique challenges at my job that impact my Mental Health are being held accountable for situations and circumstances that are out of my immediate control.
WHEN DID YOU REALIZE THAT YOU SHOULD ALSO CONSIDER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH WHEN TAKING ON DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES?
My freshman year of college!
HOW DO YOU MANAGE THOSE STRESSORS ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS?
I manage them by focusing on the things that are within my control and partnering with others for those things that are out of my control.
HOW DOES BEING MENTALLY HEALTHY HELP IN YOUR FIELD OF WORK OR ON THE JOB?
Being mentally healthy helps me to be a more productive, relatable, and consistent manager
WHAT DOES EUSTRESS LOOK LIKE FOR YOU AT WORK? AT HOME/AWAY FROM WORK?
Eustress in all areas of my life would be something, someone, or a situation that motivates me to work towards accomplishing achievable and the sometimes unachievable goals that have been set in my life.
WHAT IS SOMETHING THAT YOU WOULD TELL SOMEONE JUST STARTING IN YOUR PROFESSION OR A YOUNG PERSON WHO ASPIRES TO BE THE PROFESSIONAL THAT YOU ARE?
Focus your energy in those areas of your life that are within your control. You don't need permission to ask for help. Surround yourself with proactive positive people who want to see you succeed.
HOW CAN PEOPLE CONTACT YOU FOR MORE INFORMATION?
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