250. why high achievers still struggle with mental health

are you tired of constantly choosing between your mental health versus everything else on your plate?! in this solo episode, i answer a listener’s question that a LOT of college students and postgrads struggle with: how do you prioritize success while still taking care of your mental health? 

by sharing some of my favorite mental health tips and routines, this episode can serve as your template for how to optimize your mental health without sacrificing your goals. 

i talk about:

• the mental health misconception so many of us have  

• one of the biggest lessons i’ve learned in my mental health journey

• why so many people struggle with mental health in college + as a postgrad

• a mental health mantra that i live by 

• daily routines that i swear by to maintain my mental health

• how to take a mental health audit of your life

• figuring out if you’re about to have a mental health crisis 

• ways to keep your mental health consistent (even if your life isn’t!)

mentioned: 

• prioritizing your relationships

• finding your dream career

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