- Dr. William Menninger
By 35 years of age, I plan to return to school and ATTAIN my Master's degree in Psychology. Many ask, "Why psychology? I thought you were a business guy?" I am... and MORE. So... why psychology? Well, I BELIEVE that most people are pretty good about CARING for their body. We try to eat right, exercise, take vitamins, etc... Yet, a vast MAJORITY of us do not care for our emotional/mental health very well at all...
What would you do if you had a cold, a broken ankle or trouble with your vision? You would likely visit a professional! And what do you do when you are Overwhelmed with FEAR, ANXIETY or SADNESS? Go home and tough it out... right?!
I am unsure why it is we STIGMATIZE people for pursuing emotional SUPPORT or GROWTH in a time of need? It's FAIR to say that almost everyone has experienced an incident that would have been easier to manage with professional support. I recognize that in the USA, there is a stereotype around mental health support, yet, I wonder... How much better would we all be, if we spent less time caring for our business, wealth, 6pack abs, etc and more time taking care of our EMOTIONS?
Is your emotional health not as CRITICAL (or more) than your physical well being?
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With so much doom and gloom being CRAMMED down out throats by world media outlets, the BURDENS of undue pressure can begin to weigh down.
There are many ways to ACHIEVE emotional support. Of course, you can seek a psychologist for counseling, which is the most effective way of working through your challenges. You may also seek the guidance of a mentor, the support of a family member or even writing your emotions on paper can help.
When you decide that your emotional well being is just as important as your physical strength, you will transcend the SUCCESS gap and find the secret that top achievers know... you MUST take care of yourself - ALL of yourself!
Cheers,
Zach
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