“How I Improved my Wellbeing” by Jessica McCurdy🔸

<p><strong> TL;DR</strong></p><p> 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.</p><p> This post is part of an effort to post more :)</p><p><strong> Background and Context</strong></p><ul> <li> Late summer 2023: During a performance review, I realized my mental health was my biggest barrier to growth.<ul> <li> I had been diagnosed with depression years earlier and medication helped significantly, but I was still having breakthrough symptoms.</li><li> It was preventing me from achieving ambitious goals and handling important work decisions (like what my team should prioritize in the following quarter)</li><li> I made improving mental health a top priority in my personal development.</li></ul></li><li> Early 2024: By my next performance review, my mental health had significantly improved.<ul> <li> People around me, (such as my direct report and husband), noticed the difference in my mood and decision-making.</li><li> My affect in meetings is better, and I am overall less reactive and [...]</li></ul></li></ul> <p>---</p><p><strong>Outline:</strong></p><p>(00:10) TL;DR</p><p>(00:45) Background and Context</p><p>(01:42) Nuance and Disclaimer</p><p>(02:25) Some ways progress has affected my work</p><p>(03:35) What Made a Difference (in my rough guess at level of influence)</p><p>(03:46) Therapy (with the right therapist)</p><p>(05:22) Changing the time of taking medication</p><p>(05:56) Meditation and Habit Tracking</p><p>(07:13) 80k podcasts on mental health</p><p>(07:32) Physical Routines</p><p>(07:36) Exercise</p><p>(08:08) Sleep:</p><p>(08:38) Final Thoughts</p> <p>---</p> <p><b>First published:</b><br/> November 21st, 2024 </p> <p><b>Source:</b><br/> <a href="https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/9j35Qj5hAMs9hgAnd/how-i-improved-my-wellbeing?utm_source=TYPE_III_AUDIO&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Source+URL+in+episode+description&utm_campaign=ai_narration" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/9j35Qj5hAMs9hgAnd/how-i-improved-my-wellbeing</a> </p> <p>---</p> <p>Narrated by <a href="https://type3.audio/?utm_source=TYPE_III_AUDIO&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Narrated+by+TYPE+III+AUDIO&utm_term=ea_forum&utm_campaign=ai_narration" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TYPE III AUDIO</a>.</p>