High-Functioning Depression - What it is and How it Looks

High-Functioning Depression - What it is and How it Looks High-Functioning Depression is  a form of the illness that is not intense enough to noticeably affect the ability to perform daily responsibilities such as work and domestic duties  but can persist for years, leading to more functional impairment over time than acute episodes of major depression. What does it feel like to live with high functioning depression? High functioning depression can hit you at random times. Most of the time you are living your best life, functional and moving through your day as most people would. You get up, you work hard, you play hard. The unfortunate part is when the functions of normal day to day operations end, those feelings that you have been keeping at bay can come up like bad food. It almost feels like its about to regurgitate at any given moment. So you try to stay busy and work hard until you are so exhausted that you sleep in those empty moments instead of being left with energy, space, and time to deal with those emotions that cause fleeting but powerful depression symptoms. Describe a good day/bad day. A good day is being so busy and full with positive things to consume your life with that you have no time or energy to feel or deal with any amount of sadness, anxiety or depression that may surface. A bad day can start with those negative feelings that you are not enough, that it doesnt matter, that no matter what you do, this sadness wont go away. You wake up with a lump in your throat, heart palpitations, in tears not even knowing where theyre coming from. It requires immense effort to pull yourself out of bed and emotionally force your day to day actions until you are out of that rut. Everything can bring you to tears… even good things because that feeling of eventually losing it overtakes the joy that you have from having it. Family, kids, financial security, health, all feel like it will be taken. Hopelessness helplessness are conflated into one overwhelming, all-consuming emotion. It can get scary. How do you get through the work day on a bad day? Sometimes, nothing gets done. I can literally be in a long drawn out daze all day or it takes all day to get a few items complete. For me, because I am in public relations and I work with individuals and companies that champion a great cause or true story, it can take me into an even deeper depression. I can be working on a story or a pitch and while Im typing , writing and thinking I have tears streaming down my face. That may actually work to the advantage of my client because I have so much heart and passion around meaningful stories but its pretty scary because the emotions run so deep. Do you go with it? Let it drive you and fuel your ability to convey the strength of the message? Because I have lost people to suicide and drug addiction, its very scary to allow myself to feel the depths of the emotions that are going through my mind and heart. I personally think I have found a way to pull back before it crosses a line but you just never know. I realized with the help of a friend that when we are dealing with deep emotions and anxiety, sometimes we forget to breathe. The first thing I do when I realize that Im sinking is to start to take deep breaths. That immediately brings me back to reality and the current situation. What is the difference between depression and high functioning depression? I think that depression itself can be temporary and short-term. It can be temporarily treated with medication or therapy. High functioning depression is a permanent state of living where you actually have to build your treatment into your lifestyle. I think it takes a huge reality check to come to terms with the fact that there are some things that have happened in your life that will never go away. (ACE) adverse childhood experiences leave a permanent stain on many individuals. It cannot be erased. It can be regulated with medication but, who wants to take medication for the rest of their life? In essence, you must find a way to deal with these fleeting thoughts and emotions that will come up at times based on situations that you may go through in your adult life on a regular basis. High functioning is not allowing those feelings and emotions to take you into a permanent place of disability like substance abuse and self-mutilation or even violent behavior or criminal activity. Any thoughts or tips for people who are struggling with this but haven’t admitted it to themselves or asked for help? Those heart palpitations and that tightness in your throat, the random stomach aches when youre not physically sick, those headaches that seem to come and go when nothing has happened to cause them are reasons to go speak with the doctor. When a doctor cant find medical reasons for your issues, your next step a mental health therapist.  I was placed on medication for extreme migraines for over a year. I didnt like how the medication made me feel and I wanted to get rid of the symptoms permanently so I had to acknowledge what was bringing those headaches on. Know this for sure, there is a cause and effect for everything. Theres a solution for every problem. My headaches were a problem. I was not willing to have medication be a permanent solution. So, I had to finally acknowledge the emotional mass that I had been avoiding that was causing the headaches. I changed my approach period I change my lifestyle. I changed my coping mechanisms. Most importantly, I acknowledge that there would always be something that would trigger my depression and anxiety. Knowing that, those feelings dont scare me as much as they once used to. Now, I deal with them head-on. Any other insights? I want to be honest in regards to exercise and working out. More than anything, getting your body and mind in the best shape possible is the most effective combatant to negative emotional feelings. The endorphins that are released by exercise and maximizing your bodys capabilities is one of the best medications for depression, anxiety another negative feelings. If you are capable of some sort of physical exercise exertion, do it. Commit to it. Commit to your health and wellness, body and soul. Its better than any medication. I have been dealing with long-term clinical depression for almost 20 years. I witnessed a murder when I was almost 5 years old.   Both of my parents have been addicted to drugs and alcohol. I have been assaulted twice. My mother passed away  due to an overdose. I moved back home to raise her 2 daughters that found her on the kitchen floor. There are days that I cannot even lift my arms due to the weight of the depression. I have taken long baths to camouflage my tears in case my husband saw me. With all of this weighing down on me regularly, I have been able to successfully raise 4 children, raise my 2 sisters and be an active member of our community.   I am the first African American woman elected to the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, on the executive board on another business organization and successfully married since 2001. I penned a memoir earlier this year and people that have known me for decades never knew that I suffered from anxiety , depression and PTSD. This just lets you know, people wear masks all the time. You just never know what a person has been through. This guest post was authored by Tonya McKenzie. Author of A Child’s Memories of Cartoons Murder Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonyamckenziespeaks Twitter IG: @PRBizMom

Writing An Ebook 10 Things I Learned - Executive Career Brandâ„¢

Writing An Ebook 10 Things I Learned Two months after launching my ebook, 23 Ways You Sabotage Your Executive Job Search and How Your Brand Will Help You Land, I’ve been looking back at and assessing the writing, publishing and promotion process. All in all, I think I did okay and weathered things well throughout my first foray into self-publishing. I certainly learned a lot for the next time. The following 10 things are at the top of my list: 1. Create a solid outline and table of contents,  and get the book written . . .  then worry about the title. I slowed the process by fretting about the title from the beginning, spending hours and days toying with variations. Meanwhile, I wasn’t writing any content. I knew what I wanted to cover in the ebook. That was enough to map out the outline. After wasting too much time, I finally got down to it and allotted time each day to writing the content.   In doing so, the table of contents came together and  the title fell into place, just like that. Then it was just a matter of filling in some gaps and finishing up. 2. Prioritization and time management skills are critical. It took me a while to figure it out, but I learned that I had to go straight to writing at the beginning of each work day, and put in a solid 2-3 hours (or more, if possible), before letting emails,  social networks, or anything else distract me. I wrote a post about this, Say NO to Social Media . . . Sometimes. 3. Dont dwell on making it perfect, at the expense of launching sooner. When everything was done â€" the writing, formatting, cover â€" I procrastinated by continually editing, as I found new things to add, and wanting to get everything just right. I had some anxiety about letting it go and putting it out there. Finally, I realized that I could either continue tweaking, knowing it didn’t really need it, or I could take the leap and publish it. 4. Plenty of pre-launch promotion is needed. Well before launching, I should have sent out a draft of the ebook to get endorsements and build buzz. The 2 pre-launch blog posts I wrote werent  enough. I should have done more before launch to establish an online footprint for the ebook. 5. There are tons of great, free resources out there to walk you through creating an ebook. Here are 2 that cover a lot of ground and really helped me: Write, Publish and Market Your E-book, A Free Step-by-Step Tutorial, by Marelisa Fabrega 101 Ways to Make Your Ebook Sexy, by Logan Zanelli 6. Pass off the tedium to someone else. I did most of the work myself â€" formatting the text and, of course, writing all the content. But I hired a designer (Felice Katz of Graphics To-Go) to create the cover, and a desktop publishing professional to tidy up a few loose ends with formatting the final PDF file. Although doing most of the formatting forced me to learn quite a bit about Word, next time around I may hire someone to deal with all the formatting, and free up precious time for writing and launching sooner. 7. Setting up an online shopping cart is relatively easy. I used e-junkie and PayPal to capture and process sales. There’s nothing much involved with setting up a PayPal account but, at first glance, e-junkie looked kind of complicated. It took a little time because they offer so many features and options, but it wasn’t difficult after all. The PDF file was a cinch to upload, and now it all runs smoothly on its own, with no participation required by me to complete a sale. I get an email when one’s been sold, e-junkie collects the money and deposits in my PayPal account and, when it clears, the money is available to me. 8. When you have a strong Twitter network,   people are there for you when you need them. Without being asked, many Twitter friends took it upon themselves to spread my tweets about the ebook, retweeting more than once.  Others I reached out to were kind enough to retweet me. Still others went out of their way and wrote blog posts about it or used their blogs to promote it. Thanks a million Hannah Morgan  (@careersherpa), Randi Bussin (@myreinventure), Katharine Hansen (@kat_hansen) and Jeff Lipschultz (@jlipschultz). 9. Blogging and Twitter work beautifully together to spread the word about anything. My blogsites gave me a home base to write about and promote the ebook. Before launching, I wrote 2 posts about it, a post accompanied the launch and, with this one today, I’ve written 2 more posts since the launch. The blog posts allowed me to provide in depth information about what’s in the ebook. My tweets helped drive traffic to the posts and, ultimately, my ebook sales page. All good! 10. This will not be the only book I publish â€" digital or otherwise. Despite getting bogged down in the tedium, I loved putting together this ebook and learning from the process. I think one of the reasons I held back from launching it, was that I didn’t want it to be over. In fact, I did feel a kind of loss once the flurry of activity subsided and my work was pretty much done. I’ve tossed around a few ideas for another ebook, but haven’t set myself to anything yet. Related posts: Why I Wrote My Executive Branding and Job Search Ebook Chapter 1 of My Ebook: 23 Ways You Sabotage Your Executive Job Search Blogging and Twitter: How Tweet It Is! Online Reputation Management: Relevance, Quality, Diversity, Volume, Consistency 00 0

Thank you, Indore (India) - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Thank you, Indore (India) - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Making people happy at work in India Im back. Im beat. And no wonder in 11 days I went Copenhagen Chicago London Bombay Indore Bombay London Copenhagen. India, especially, was great. Going there was an absolutely amazing experience. I dont hesitate to call it life-changing. I went with one big question on my mind: Will my stuff work in India? Will they like the idea of happiness at work? Will my style go over well with Indians? Will my tools and methods work in Indian workplaces? Will Indian managers see the business sense in making their employees happy? Another happy Indian I seriously had no idea. Ive done my thing in many western corporations, but Indian business culture is obviously very different. Well, my stuff works in India! Boy, does it ever work. In fact, in India, Im a rock star :o) The stage for the Indore Management Association annual convention. The place was humongous! First I spoke at the Indore Management Associations annual conference where my presentation was a huge hit. People absolutely loved it as you can see from these comments. The next day it was on to Dewas which is a short drive from Indore where Tata has a plant that makes leather for the fashion industry. Tata is Indias biggest company, responsible for 2.8% of Indias GDP. Thats huge. Making people happy at work in India I did one workshop for the 20 senior managers at the factory which went very well and the next day I did another full-day workshop for 45 entry-level managers which went even better. Again, people loved the message, the tools and my presentation style. Making people happy at work in India And then to cap it off, I was taken to Indore again where I gave a presentation to the Indore Management Marshals, a group that meets monthly to discuss management. This group consisted of the member and their wives, most of whom are housewives, so I was asked to also speak about happiness in the family. That was a fun request, and it made me realize that about 90% of my message actually applies equally well at work and at home. And, again, I was a hit :o) It was a long trip home (about 24 hours) but I spent the whole time feeling quietly elated a feeling that persists now that Im back. Street life in Indore And finally a great big thank you to: The students who took such great care of me in Indore, especially Nancy. Everyone at IMA. What a great event you put on. Everyone at Tata Dewas. Thanks for spending so much time on my workshops and for being so positive about them. The Management Marshals of Indore for a lovely evening. James Pal for showing me around Indore and introducing me to Indian street cuisine which is amazing! S Nand for making it all possible by reacting to my original blog post where I said that Id love to do some work in India. Vijay Kumar Bhalla for arranging the whole thing so efficiently To every single person I met while there. I must have met hundreds of people and everyone was happy, smiling, gracious, positive and open. Thanks! You can see many more pictures from Indore here. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Tips For Writing a Resume For Environmental Geoscience

Tips For Writing a Resume For Environmental GeoscienceIf you are seeking employment in the field of environmental geoscience, then it is advisable that you write a resume for environmental geoscience. This field offers positions to individuals who possess the experience of performing research on the earth's environment and on how the environment affects people. Resumes for environmental geoscience can be prepared depending on the particular needs of the job application.There are specific details that need to be included on the resume, and these details should be given special attention. In addition, a lot of emphasis should be placed on these details.The first thing that you must include on your resume is the information about climate change. A person in this field must be familiar with global warming or climate change and its effects on our planet. It is important to understand that a large amount of global warming has been caused by the human activity, which has resulted in the bur ning of fossil fuels and the resulting rise in temperatures.If you are a college graduate with some experience of working in the sciences, then you must be familiar with the aspects of biological sciences and the issues surrounding the environment of the earth. It is also necessary that you are aware of the global climate changes that are occurring right now. You can provide information regarding your experiences in the biology field. This information is important as you will need to have an explanation of your specialization and the specific details that must be mentioned on your resume.Another factor that should be considered when creating a resume for environmental geoscience is the special requirements that are associated with the position. This field is one of the few areas that require applicants to possess a degree. The requirement of such a degree can be very high and requires a person to take extra classes and participate in extra activities to ensure that they are able to get the degree. Thisis why it is necessary to state the specific details that will provide details about your special requirements.Some of the details you must mention include your career goals, areas of expertise, skills and other relevant details. Career goals are determined according to the nature of the work, including whether it is scientific or non-scientific. If you are seeking employment in this field, then you must be aware of the steps that are required to be taken to obtain a degree.The number of years of experience that you have in the field is very important, because it is very important to know if you have specific experience and knowledge in your field. This information can be described and listed on your resume for environmental geoscience. The rest of the details that must be noted include details of how many publications you have written and the areas that you have worked in.The areas of expertise of the person in this field must be stated and these are the exact d etails that can be listed on your resume for environmental geoscience. The positions that are available are listed in the job descriptions and these are the specific details that can be described on your resume for environmental geoscience.

How Can a Professional Service Help in Resume Writing Help?

How Can a Professional Service Help in Resume Writing Help?London Ontario based, Ottawa International Airport Executive Search (LOESS) UK based executive search firm has a variety of services which include but not limited to: resume writing help, organization and tracking needs analysis, valuation analysis, selection committee's analysis, and press release writing assistance. The firm is dedicated to helping you find the best job you can get.For any company looking for a permanent office manager position that will allow them to develop relationships, I believe they should consider hiring a talented individual with solid experience in the field. A manager who understands the challenges that the company is currently facing is invaluable to the success of your company. A local professional organization (like LOESS UK) can assist you in choosing the right person for the position.If you are looking for a permanent position as an executive manager or even a full time employee, it will requ ire you to create a resume, interview in person, and schedule interviews. This involves planning your schedule, making appointments, gathering information and researching your options. It is quite possibly the most important part of the entire hiring process. During your interview process, be prepared and present yourself in the best light possible.The office manager position you are seeking may be challenging at first, but if you truly believe in your skills, it will become more so as time goes on. The main benefits of being a Manager are there is plenty of room for growth and advancement, a nice retirement package, a good work environment, and flexible hours. Obviously, some of these benefits can't be replicated by another individual.You can save a lot of time, effort, and money by using professional services. Depending on your needs, your background, and the type of industry you are in, you can expect to pay a very nominal fee, which includes the salary expected, site assessment, resume drafting, telephone interview training, site assessment, and meeting with you. With LOESS London Ontario, you can expect an initial consultation free of charge.If you are busy with your job, it is smart to hire a professional, since it can lead to much better results. Even if you do not meet with them personally, they can still help you by reviewing your resume and sending it to the relevant persons, and in some cases, they can have an online interview with the person you are interested in. Once you meet, the hiring manager can provide you with a complete analysis of your resume, as well as guidance and advice about the appropriate job title for you.LOESS can locate London Ontario based, Ottawa International Airport Executive Searches for the information you need. There are many job postings available, and the candidate must have an active job seeker license before the listing is published.

Ideas, Formulas and Shortcuts for Writing an Opening Statement for a Resume

Ideas, Formulas and Shortcuts for Writing an Opening Statement for a Resume You may have seven explanations for why you should win a specific argument. The summary statement should be modified based on the sort of work executed and how strong you're in the job. In case you're running out of words, you could find the assistance of professional writers. Seek assistance from professional writers in the event you aren't proficient in receiving your resume ready. You never receive a second chance to create a first impression, and the opening statement is where that very first impression occurs during a mock trial, which explains why it's so important to compose a good one. In addition, there are four important elements present in a great closing argument. It's never too early to begin thinking about your opening and closing. The absolute most important idea for writing a great opening or closing is to firststick to the essentials of the instance. New Step by Step Roadmap for Writing an Opening Statement for a Resume Employing the 10-Step Formula described in the above mentioned video, you can use the facts and theme of your case to every step and compose a winning Opening Statement. You must be authentic and real. You may often apply your offering statement outside your resume and portfolio. If you have to compose an opening statement but aren't an attorney, you may be preparing to participate in a mock trial. Opening statements are made to allow child custody attorneys to talk about the facts of a case without exaggeration. Given at the start of a trial, an opening statement is a chance for lawyers on both sides to provide the jury a concise summary of the instance, and outline the crucial evidence you will present. Every one of the opening statements presented to the court needs to be given with calmness and confidence, permitting the attorney to provide statements which make it simpler for the jurors to comprehend the special elements of the c ase available. Objective Statement Articulating an objective can convince employers that you know what you would like to do and are acquainted with the area. Write a vital documents will talk about some postings make it possible for you own a job seekers find a letter. Writing about what you could do and what it is you are expert in will secure the reader to observe how they can utilize your skills for their company. What You Need to Do About Writing an Opening Statement for a Resume In the majority of cases, it won't be a matter of simply a single problem, rather there'll be several smaller problems all tangled together that are creating the contentious circumstance. Hence, it's essential to compose statements in present tense and you being the topic of the resume. Questioning witnesses about events and establishing a story can offer the elements essential to prove guilt or innocence, but doesn't afford the chance to present legal reasoning. It is very important to try to remember that a situation isn't ultimately intended to tell a story except to prove guilty or not guilty in regard to the law.

10 Tips For Balancing Career And Family - Work It Daily

10 Tips For Balancing Career And Family - Work It Daily Balancing a career and family is a common concern for most individuals. However, it’s important to realize the smallest of changes can produce the strongest of impacts. I’ve often worked jobs that required evening and weekend hours. The question is: What can we do? 1. Morning Gratitude Moment When you wake up in the morning, don’t jump out of bed for your workout immediately, or drag yourself to the washroom. Sit up straight, relax, and close your eyes. Say to yourself, “I am grateful for those who supports me, believes in me and is always there for me.” Say this with a deep breath in between each time you say it, and I recommend saying it for a full five minutes. When you open your eyes and look at everything around you â€" keep that moment of gratitude with you, throughout your day, reminding yourself how you can’t wait to get home to your loving family. 2. Workout Partners Begin your day by stretching with your family and doing some physical activity together. All you need is 10 minutes. You’ve accomplished a two-for-one: physical activity and family time! 3. Family Playlist On your iPod, iPhone, or MP3 player, make a playlist of your family’s favorite music. When you take a break at work or feel a negative moment getting the best of you, listen to that music, think about your family and re-gain your focus. Music is a powerful voice and has the ability to affect our mindset: your family playlist will energize your mood. 4. Daily Phone Call At least once a day call your significant other or your kids and repeat Stevie Wonder: “I just called to say I love you, I just called to say how much I care.” Let your family know they are always in your thoughts. Even in the face of a big deadline or an important meeting, that moment will relax you and make your family smile! 5. Clarify Your Work Hours Expectations Discuss with your boss her/his expectations of you in regards to your time and your position to foster mutual and clear understanding of your role. Should your role involve evening/weekend hours, and tasks such as answering e-mails, working from home, or extra time needed for special projects, establish a strategy and discuss with your boss how to meet these expectations, so you don’t feel overwhelmed and pulled between your family and your job. If you are a new parent, have family that requires special needs or have personal circumstances which require attention, bring these up as necessary, so if you have to leave early, there is an understanding of why this is the case. 6. Socializing At Work It’s common for colleagues to hang out after work. Say yes when your significant other and/or kids are also busy. This will balance things out more. There are times to have beers with colleagues but there are also times to go home, relax, rent a movie, and simply have fun with your family. 7. Buffer Moment We all deal with a lot at work and at times might get irritated or annoyed. Remember you are a human being, not a robot and thus it’s acceptable to have a buffer moment for these feelings. Take a deep breath, zone into your happy space that involves your family, think about how your energy can be used towards something else and move on. 8. Yoda Philosophy As Yoda put it, “Do or do not, there is no try.” Don’t try to leave at 6:00 PM or 5:30 PM just do it. Allocate the last half-hour of your day to do the following and leave at 5:30/6:00 PM: For two minutes, take deep breaths, in and out, looking away from your desk, feeling the moment of gratitude you felt in the morning- turn back to focus on leaving to see your family at home Organize your e-mails, based on what is to be reviewed, what requires follow-up and what needs a response after your breakfast/snack meal- your e-mails are e-mails: not a to-do list. Write-out your to-do list, priorities, goals, and key items for the next day Double-check that you have enough water in your bottle and healthy desk snacks Organize your desk so that: Your to-do list is in front of you; Papers for review are next to your list; and Keep a pen ready with blank paper to jot down extra notes, don’t rely always on your computer- rely on yourself and your mind. 9. Cell And TV-Free Dinner At the dinner table leave your cell and the television away from the dinner table, and put on music (like Zero 7 or Maroon 5! Ha ha â€" that’s just me). Focus on your family, not on work, and use this as time to bring all your energy, your aura and your being in the moment with the people who support and believe in what you do, and love you for the ability to do what you do. 10. Your Work Journal Keep a two-week work diary: try to track every fifteen minutes of your work time. After that, analyze for, and attack any inefficiencies! This will import balance in your day and yield a well-deserved coffee break, a breath of fresh air and time to make your daily family phone call! Does e-mail control you and take you away from your priority list, and thus your work-life balance? Organizational skills are an important factor in how you balance your day, affecting your work-life balance. Get organized and get happy! 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