Finding yourself in a state of poor mental health not only affects your personal life but also infringes on your work productivity. Often our stresses as professionals are sourced from high demands at work and inadequate methods of managing them. It is important that you begin to implement steps towards changing the way you deal with your mental health. If you find yourself in a poor space of mental health, being able to talk openly about your struggles goes a long way in helping you process and work through your challenges. It is key for you, as a professional, to make sure that you are finding time for yourself, finding time to invest positively in your mental health, and finding the right person to talk to. On today’s episode of Branch Out, we welcome guest Erik Daly, a corporate and M&A attorney with Miller Johnson, a west Michigan-based law firm. Erik focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate financing, restructurings, and securities law matters. He also focuses on emerging technology topics such as artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, cryptocurrencies, and other blockchain technologies. Erik studied law at Harvard Law School, where he graduated cum laude in 2007. During our conversation, Erik and I dive into the topic of mental health as a professional and discuss some of the challenges we all face in our careers on a daily basis. 


Key Points From This Episode:

• Erik shares his outlook on talking about mental health in the workplace.
• He shares his background, how he deals with his mental health, and the challenges he overcame.
• What brought the realization to Erik that he was facing some mental health challenges.
• Some quick daily tips for how to deal with mental health challenges.
• The importance of learning to manage the demands of work as a professional.
• The little things Erik does on the daily to make sure he is taking care of his mental health.
• Why it is important to monitor your work-life balance and be aware of the impact it poses on your mental health.
• The importance of talking about where you are with your mental health.
• The role exercise and meditation plays in mental clarity and health.
• The struggle with an “All-or-Nothing” mentality. 
• Why finding a way to talk about your mental health helps you through the process.

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