Making Mental Health a Priority: A Guide for Busy Professionals

Introduction

Imagine juggling a dozen balls at once—emails, meetings, deadlines, and the occasional family emergency. Each one demands your undivided attention, and you cannot afford to drop a single one. But what about the ball that represents your mental health? Too often, it is the first one to hit the floor.

We’ve all heard the phrase, “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” It’s a cliché, sure, but it is also dead-on accurate.