Dansen Wayando IGAWA’s Post

When you realize the important things in life, the way you approach your job will change.

Taking regular rest breaks during work is not just recommended; it's essential for maintaining long-term productivity and overall well-being. Studies show that employees who take short breaks are more focused, efficient, and less prone to errors compared to those who work without pauses. Rest breaks allow your body and mind to recover, reducing the risk of fatigue and burnout, which can impact both your performance and safety on the job. While jobs and positions can be replaced, your health cannot. Employers may find new people to fill roles, but your physical and mental well-being is irreplaceable. Prioritizing rest not only ensures you're performing at your best but also safeguards your long-term health. In the end, taking care of yourself is key to sustaining a successful and fulfilling career.

The Importance of Sleep and Recovery for Mental and Physical Health 💤 I recently came across a heartbreaking story of a young professional who passed away due to the immense pressure from work, compounded by the lack of rest. This tragic incident is a reminder that sleep and recovery are non-negotiable for our well-being. Getting 7-9 hours of sleep is essential for your body to recharge and repair. Not only does it improve your mood and cognitive function, but it also reduces stress levels, allowing you to manage daily challenges more effectively. Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to burnout, anxiety, and physical health issues—none of which are worth sacrificing for your career. No job will ever replace the value of your health or your life. Prioritize rest, listen to your body, and ensure you’re giving yourself the time to recover. Your family and loved ones need you healthy and present. ❤️ #MentalHealth #SleepMatters #WorkLifeBalance #Recovery

Laid off. By email. After 26 years of loyalty. We started working with a new client in July of this year. She worked for a large consulting company for 26 years, and her job was terminated by email. Harsh, right? It gets worse. When we first spoke with her, she was surprisingly optimistic for someone who lost their job of 26 years. She was ready to work on her resume, but also took a step back, saying she needed a breather to come to terms with everything—catching up on things she had ignored, like sleep, family time, and regular health checkups. After weeks of not hearing from her, I let the team know she would be slow to respond. When she finally got back to us, it came with tough news—during one of her checkups, her doctor found kidney cancer. After some nail-biting weeks of tests, the relief came. It’s treatable, not terminal. She’s preparing for the fight of her life, and through it all, she shared a profound realization: “I skipped a lot of things for my job. Including taking care of my health and well-being, and now I’m paying for it.” She’s rushing to finalize her treatment plan before her insurance runs out, but she’s moving forward. In her words, she’s “eager to find my way back to a healthy work-life balance with adjusted expectations.” Sometimes, a setback is truly a blessing in disguise. In this case, the layoff might just be the best thing ever happening to her. #WorkLifeBalance #HealthOverWealth #KindnessMatters #Gratitude #MentalHealth #SelfCare #Resilience #CareerTransitions #PayItForward #Blessed

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂. When I resigned, they offered me promotions, more money, and even tried emotional blackmail. But here’s the truth: putting yourself first isn’t betrayal. There’s a clear line between personal and professional. Your workplace isn’t your home, and your colleagues aren’t your family. DON'T fall for the “we’re a family” t(c)rap. 𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲, 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘁. NO LOOKING BACK. I know it’s tough. Your legs shake, your palms sweat—but if you’ve made the decision, follow through. Trust me, it’s the right call. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁. I resigned without another offer in hand because I was completely drained. And guess what? Things still worked out. If every morning you wake up wanting to quit, that’s your sign. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘁. I had cold feet every time I put in my notice. But here’s the thing: if your job is affecting your work-life balance, it’s time to walk away. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴. If they’re struggling to survive, they won’t hesitate to lay you off. So why hold yourself back from leaving a toxic environment when every day feels like a nightmare? 𝗡𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵. I gave my all and more to my job, yet when I resigned for genuine personal reasons, I was accused of lacking humanity.

For some, it's tough to really understand the meaning of #Thanksgiving, when they have been in the middle of a tough job market, and looking for work for months. I've seen both sides of the desk, seeing the frustration on the faces of job seekers and job makers simultaneously. Hiring managers frustrated, because they have been deemed villains, when they simply need to do their jobs effectively. The psyche can take a toll, when 150 people apply for a job, and 149 hate you for not being offered it. Meanwhile, experienced employees are finding it impossible to even get an interview, with months going by between opportunities. There's a lot of pain. And a lot of hugs that need to go around. Being it's eventually going to be alright. For everyone. Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for not what we want, but for what we have. We may have bad health, but a great job. We may have a great job, but work a lot of hours. We may work a lot of hours, but we get to pay our bills. We may get to pay our bills, but have none left for vacation. You never know what someone is going through, and this is the time of year to give thanks, and spread as much holiday joy as we can.

#JobLoss #Support #MentalHealth #CareerStruggles Hey everyone! 🙋♂️ I wanted to share something that's been weighing heavily on my mind and see if anyone else has faced a similar situation. So, my wife took a new job earlier this year that prompted us to make a big move—like 1,100 miles big! 🚚 At first, everything seemed promising: Solid compensation and responsibilities Clear expectations But then, reality hit. 😞 Her boss asked her to delay her start date because of a personal favor (his daughter visiting or something). She declined, which made us both wonder if it was a red flag. But, we really needed the income after all that moving chaos. Fast forward to her first day, and it was nothing like what we expected. Her boss was condescending and rude from the start. We thought maybe it was just a bad day, but nope—things didn’t improve over the next few weeks. Despite the negative environment and even while dealing with a health condition, my wife worked so hard and became one of... How Can We Cope After My Wife's Job Loss Amidst Big Changes? Answers:  https://lnkd.in/g3RkJgqp Let's Connect! Have you faced similar challenges? Share your insights and exp...

How many #fucks should you give about #work? Few months earlier, I was stressed to the point of breaking down. I gave way too many #fucks. - Am I doing well? - What can I do better? - Am I…. am I… and <the list continued> Until I was tired. Tired of questioning myself. No one knew. You are told not to show #weakness at #work. Be a #shark, right? It was then, when I called my parents. Me (small voice) : What if I am not #good #enough? Mom: You can work your ass off and still get fired. The worst that happens is that your work will not get recognized. You get laid off. You come back home, regroup, and go where you feel appreciated. We are there for you, always. Do you even know what you are #capable #of, kid? Go and look in the mirror of how far you have come.” Now she leads one of the toughest divisions in the country. And seeing her speak in such a non-chalant voice, I calmed down. “I am giving way #too #many #fucks.” Takeaway: #YOU #ARE #WORTHY. Next time anyone makes you feel less than, remember. You have come this far because you deserved it. Give less number of #fucks. #linkedln #connections #confidence #workplace

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞? I'll tell ya what I see... A gap year that turned into 10 years... A promotion that didn't come to fruition... A diet that ended before any weight loss... A trip to the emergency room... A temp job to make ends meet... Countless rejections... A divorce... A depleted bank account... Domestic violence... Addiction... An unexpected pregnancy... A foreclosure notice... Loss of a loved one... A layoff or termination... A dead-end job... Chronic illness... I've faced a couple of these... but I've known others who've faced them all... 𝐈𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲... 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲'𝐝 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐘... The thing about this picture... even though I see trouble ahead... I also see where the road gets fixed... where it'll be easy to drive... 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨... 𝐨𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈'𝐦 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆... 𝐈'𝐦 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠... See yourself where the road straightens out... KNOW that this is going to happen! If you truly do this... you will look back in your rear view mirror at everything that "detoured" you... things you might be going through right now... Tackle them one by one... it might take a week... it might take a year... it might take 10 years... I'm not suggesting that you'll be healed or that you won't have scars... what I AM suggesting, is you will get through it and you will get past the detour my friends! If you need someone to talk to, DM me. I might have some advice, or I might just be an ear that listens... If I feel there is someone more qualified to help you, I will do my best to find that person or group. Just chew on this one the next few days, friends. (disclaimer) Few people, if any, know what you've gone through... just as you don't know what I've gone through. I speak from a credible place of vulnerability, but I have not faced every hardship so please don't apply a confrontational tone to these words. Just apply them to yourself. #resumes #linkedin #careers #careerchange #help #hope #detours

Twice in the last week, I have shared my “work wife” hack with clients who struggled with confidence. It goes like this: 👉🏼 List out your previous work experiences, job title, and company is enough. 👉🏼 Write down what your work wife would say you brought to the table. 👉🏼 Don’t know? Call them and ask. This is my favorite exercise for finding the truth about your skills and talents. As an employee, if I think about my strengths, it sounds like this: "I am super efficient and can get work done quickly, always with a bow on top. I don’t settle for Bs." If I ask my former boss, it would sound like this: "Ashley is reliable and detail-oriented; if you want to get work done, give it to her. She learns quickly and is a high performer." NOW. If you ask my work wife, it sounds like this: "Ashley is caring and a strong team player. She wants everyone to do their best, so she constantly ensures everyone has what they need. She works hard and gets a lot done to support others, and no one is waiting on her. She also tells hilarious stories." See the difference? Your work wife sees you both as a person and professional. They connect the dots between you, your boss, and everyone else. If your confidence and motivation are in the trash, try it. Worst case scenario, you got to chat with your work wife. Tag your work wife below and share this post with all of the job seekers out there! Also, shout out to all of my work wives along the way. Marva Dixon, Julia Rine, Megan Carongcong, and Christina. #WorkWife #MotivationMonday #JobSeekerTips #ConfidenceBuilder #MentalHealth