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Published Oct 29, 2021

580: Seeking Relief from Your Unending Grief | Feedback Friday

Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi delve into strategies for managing grief while sustaining work performance, navigating toxic workplace dynamics, and dealing with the emotional fallout of being ghosted by a friend, offering insightful advice to maintain mental health and personal well-being.
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  • Work Performance

    Maintaining work performance while grieving is challenging, but suggests being open with managers about your situation. He advises writing an email or booking a meeting to discuss your struggles and how you plan to catch up on work responsibilities 1. This approach signals commitment and opens up necessary feedback channels. emphasizes that it's normal to feel changed by grief and that it's okay to not perform at your best immediately 2.

       

    Mental Health

    Managing mental health during intense grief involves giving yourself permission to mourn. Gabriel advises accepting that you might not be a top performer at work right now, and that's okay 3. He highlights the importance of showing up every day and doing your best, even if it feels inadequate. Jordan adds that grief can offer a new perspective, making you kinder and more empathetic 4.

       

    Support Systems

    Building strong support systems is crucial when dealing with grief. Jordan recommends fostering good relationships with colleagues and being open about your struggles to gain their support 1. Gabriel points out that sometimes, we need to reassess our relationships and ensure we're investing in the right people who will stick around 5.

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