Episode 166: Expert Insights on Mental Health and Self-Care with Dr. Nekeshia Hammond
We got used to thinking that life is that thing that happens while we are busy doing other things. We’re totally comfortable prioritizing visits with family, kids, our work, and seldom ourselves. No wonder why most of us experience burnout.
In today's episode, Dr. Nekeshia Hammond joins us to share a valuable lesson: Making yourself your #1 priority is not selfish, it is a selfless act. Dr. Nekeshia Hammond is a Psychologist, Executive Coach, and Founder of Hammond Psychology & Associates. She is also the creator and host of “Mental Health Moment with Dr. Hammond," and an International Best-selling Author. In her latest book, "Mindset Training," which is ready to be published in September of 2024, Dr. Hammond takes readers on a transformative journey toward holistic self-care, and living a more balanced, fulfilling life.
We had a fantastic conversation about the impacts of COVID-19 on mental health and the importance of self-care in addressing these issues. Dr. Hammond also shares practical tips for building a resilient mindset, explains why it is crucial to prepare ourselves for dealing with the lows and the highs of our lives, and why your mindset is a muscle you want to keep training.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
About Dr. Hammond's background and passion for mental health (3:00)
Dr. Hammond talks about the pandemic’s impact on our mental health (5:50)
Three questions you should ask yourself every day (10:30)
The importance of taking a minute for ourselves during the day (15:10)
Dr. Hammond talks about what led her to write her latest book (18:00)
Why it is crucial to prepare our minds to deal with success (24:20)
How did the pandemic transform the workplace (30:40)