How Does Our Relationship With Ourselves Affect Our Mental Health?
By Lay Cheng
Lay Cheng, a youth community member with Resilience Collective shares with us how having a strict upbringing affected her own self-image. This perception continued as she grew up, and impacted her self-esteem, and she says, “Even as an adult, I have a tendency to be critical towards myself.”
Having a community that Lay Cheng could count on helped her realise that everyone’s mental health narrative matters, and that they matter as a person.
During her free time, Lay Cheng enjoys baking and constantly seeks to better herself.
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Part 2: “You Are Not Weak And You Are Not A Failure”
By Lay Cheng
It’s disheartening when we are met with constant silence when applying for jobs. Take a moment to listen as Lay Cheng recounts the challenge of job-hunting during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dealing with tremendous amounts of self-doubt and pressure is not easy, but Lay Cheng found a safe space in the RC community. Through peer support, she could articulate her true thoughts and feelings, both positive and negative, to a community that understands and listens actively.
Find out how you can build a supportive and understanding culture at your workplace!
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