MONTHLY SELF CARE –
May 14, 2021 – Erica Taylor, co-founder and chief growth officer, TINSEL Experiential Design, New York
“During quarantine, I got very into jigsaw puzzles as a way to do something with my hands but turn off the busy thoughts in my brain. Now, as we re-emerge, I’m finding it so energizing to do very physical things like rollerskating and socially distanced, masked-up dance parties outside in my neighborhood. My biz partner, Adette C. Contreras, is also a pro at mindful rituals and practices focused on well-being.”
Evan Babins, event project manager, C2 International, Toronto
“In order to keep mental health in check, I try to walk away from the computer a couple of times a day to play with my 9-month-old son. Working from home has its benefits in that I got to see all his ‘firsts’ in real time and not on FaceTime from the road or from a hotel conference center. Additionally, putting on a good Spotify playlist full of feel-good songs helps keep life balanced.”
Paige Dorman, vice president of sales, EideCom, Minneapolis
“2020 was the most challenging year of my professional career, and my mental health became more important than ever. I started to focus on the 45 minutes right after I got home/done with work to focus on me. Usually, this has revolved around working out, but sometimes it was a stretch or dog walk to connect with nature. More recently, I have decided that I need more of a challenge, so I signed up for my first ever SPRINT Triathalon to continue to push both my physical and mental health.”
Mia Masson, content director, Swapcard, Paris
“Being stuck at home during lockdown, reading a book or listening to a podcast after work while I cook or before bed allows me to travel in my mind and escape work stress while giving my eyes a rest from the screen!”
