Standing up for your truth | Sally #12 | In Therapy with Alex Howard

Sally has recently reduced her working hours to help support her healing journey. In this episode, we discuss how Sally has recognised the importance of standing up for herself, and identify further boundaries she can put in place at work to continue to support her recovery.
0:00 Welcome to In Therapy
1:08 Sally's October Vlog
2:30 Sally's November Vlog
3:35 Alex and Sally's December catch up
7:03 Saying YES to YOU
9:14 Not feeling seen
9:50 Standing up for myself
13:48 Quality vs quantity at work
16:47 Listening to your body for a better quality of life
20:00 Managing boundaries going forward
24:48 Clarify your "job description"
26:33 Alex's thoughts and updates
27:15 Coming up next...
In Therapy with Alex Howard follows real-life people on their therapeutic journeys as they grapple with issues like depression, anxiety and chronic illness.
Alex Howard is a London-based Therapeutic Coach dedicated to helping break the stigma around mental health and helping people make real, positive changes in their lives. Alex is also the creator of Therapeutic Coaching and founder of The Optimum Health Clinic and Conscious Life.
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[@Tech-Corner2023]

I noticed that with therapy, their appearance changed in a positive way as time passed by.
I am not talking about what could be a in front of camera make-up, but also, their eyes are brighter, their skin and under their eyes improved naturally and livelihood on their face and their voice came back. Even if the effort into appearance was about the camera and being watched, I think it can still be considered a sign of their feeling better. We care about our appearances and put more effort into putting our best out there when we feel better and have energy and positive outlook.
After watching this show and observing, I noticed how we may appear more vulnerable and picked on more or attempted to be taken advantage of or treated badly, when externally we don't take care of ourselves with a lower energy. This type of thing causes deeper crisis.

[@rachelclairethornton868]

Has given me food for thought on how to change my work . So thanks for shared your experience Sally/ Alex.

[@AnneFabienneRaven]

Thank you so much
The bit about the achiever making important things urgent resonates so much with me. It’s great to have it reframed and clarified in this way.
I will apply that reflection as I go through my tasks in future.
Thank you🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@colleenbarham6567]

Sally you are remarkable, such a lovely person with a great attitude. It is so evident that you have made fantastic progress on your healing journey. Thankyou for sharing your highs and lows( on In Therapy with Alex) as this helps us all connect to the real challenges of being human and the conditions we face and how we must advocate for ourselves to have a better quality of life. Wellbeing at work is such an important topic to discuss especially when we have health challenges.

[@tammyl.5784]

Really impactful episode, thanks so much for this. I also come from a veterinary background and can relate to how hard it is to set up boundaries in this profession. I'm just learning to listen to what my body can handle, not keeping up the relentless pace I used to have. Thank you Sally for being so open with us, and setting an example.

[@juliafarrants]

brilliant episode very helpful thanks both of you

[@lisadennys6045]

Wow! My achiever pattern really loved watching all the gems in this one. So much great awareness & excellent strategies/suggestions. Great work, Sally!

[@traceyj3498]

Thank you both for this. Sally we may live on opposite sides of the world but our personalities and recovery journeys with their twists and corners feel so similar. I got so much out of this session and hope you did too. I need to become my own advocate and redefine my recovery plan and boundaries. I can’t wait to hear how you’re getting on. Thanks again

[@karenbruce4366]

Thanks Sally for your openness, really helps others who identify with these challenges. Well done also on your dedication to healing. Cheering for you! XX

[@angelic3450]

This was very helpful again, I appreciate that Sally comes on here with her story. Thanks to all involved.