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Why did you volunteer to be a Wellbeing Officer? I volunteered to become a Wellbeing Officer because I take a strong interest in people’s wellbeing. I want to see people around me do well, and have always had a strong urge to help others. Additionally, I also believe that good mental health is crucial for good work quality and productivity. I observe that its importance can be easily overlooked by peers when they are swamped with work, and therefore I am motivated to help foster a culture where people will prioritize this as equally as their physical health and productivity. How do you promote positive mental health practices? I promote positive mental health practices by having open conversations about mental health, and being open about how I take care of my own mental health/wellbeing. I notice that in turn of having open conversations, it creates a platform that makes others comfortable speaking freely about their own
mental wellbeing and a space where they feel safe and not judged for their own mental health struggles. Additionally, I also encourage my peers to know their own warning signs of burn out, and encourage them to take breaks when these warning signs start to show. What do you do to look after your wellbeing? In looking after my own wellbeing, I regularly check in with my own mental health which, allows me to start taking care of my own wellbeing before it gets to a breaking point. Taking care of my own wellbeing also means scheduling my wellbeing activities ahead of time, and prioritizing it. These activities for my may include spending quality time with my friends, or just setting aside time to recharge by doing activities which I know helps me destress such as making pottery, exercising, or cooking a good meal for myself.
Candace Tong Trainee Solicitor
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