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Does Childhood Trauma Make it Harder to Do Well at Work or School?
Were you a smart kid at school, the sort teachers said was intelligent and thoughtful? Maybe everyone said you’d go on to have a high-flying career because you shone so brightly. But life doesn’t always follow a straight line. If you experienced trauma at any point in your childhood, it might’ve interrupted that path. Perhaps…
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Is Working In a Restaurant Hard? Yes, and That’s Why I’d Recommend It
When I was 23, I started working in a restaurant. I had no work ethic. In fact, that’s too generous. I had negative work ethic. At school, I sailed by thanks to a good memory, never learning the value of hard work. My undiagnosed issues looked and felt like laziness, until my very first day…
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How I Overcame My Anxiety About Work and Found a Job I Love
Disclaimer: I’m not a mental health professional. Please seek help from one if you’re struggling. What I can do is tell you about my experience and give you some ideas about how to thrive at work despite anxiety or other mental health issues, just like I have. If you’re in the UK, Mind lists a…
Imogen Sharma 