Mikela Friedmann, 43, is at breaking point. The Tech CEO regularly works 60 hours a week, all while running a household, overseeing a renovation and looking after her elderly parents. By her own admission, she is about to lose her shit – but it will have to wait until work calms down a bit.
“We are launching this big project. I have to hold it together until it’s done.”
The mother-of-four understands just how important looking after herself is, “Believe me, I get it. If my cup isn’t full, I can’t fill anyone else’s. And I’m definitely planning to lock in a full breakdown in three to four weeks. Maybe six… Eight weeks max.”
Psychologist Sandra Blacknell agrees, “Looking after our mental health is more important than ever and it’s vital we take time for ourselves. Scheduling self-care is a great start. Even better, schedule in a breakdown or mental health episode. That way, it can’t be forgotten.”
Mikela has gone one step further and scheduled her recovery, “I’m giving myself a full two weeks to breakdown and recover. I’ve got to be back at work for the end of year financials.”
