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The Visibility Mindset
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The Visibility Mindset

by Bernice M. Chao, Jessalin Lam
November 2022
Beginner
240 pages
4h 4m
English
Wiley
Audiobook available
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6Prioritizing Your Mental Health

Jessalin Lam

Be present with the moment. Be present with your needs. Show yourself kindness and grace. Tune out the external world and tune in on how you're doing and feeling. You have to create space and cultivate kindness toward yourself in order to do the same for others.

—Sara Porritt, chief diversity and inclusion officer, Omnicom Media Group

Let's begin by defining what mental health means and why it is important to prioritize. According to the World Health Organization, mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well‐being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.1

Talking about the importance and benefits of mental health is critical for all people, but especially so for the Asian community. Culturally, Asian Americans frown on the idea of mental health or even making time for yourself. We are taught to take care of our elders, siblings, and everyone around us. This chapter will share the powerful and positive impacts of how prioritizing your mental health will change your life, enabling you to become more mindful in your everyday life, personally and professionally. Leveling up your mental health will not only help you become more visible, it will also allow you to live your life in a holistic and healthier way.

Understanding the Reality of Mental Health for Asians

It is crucial to acknowledge the importance for Asian Americans ...

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