7 Tips for Improving Your Health and Well-Being
By Monique Farmer, APR
June-July 2022
Late nights. Urgent deadlines. Quick pivots to new plans, and crises that need immediate and undivided attention. Working in public relations is not for the faint of heart, especially if you work in issues management and crisis communication, in which case, you are your organization’s go-to person, 24/7.
At the end of the day, our profession is extremely rewarding, but it can also be demanding, and both physically and mentally exhausting. Finding the right balance in our work and home lives is vital to maintaining our overall well-being. When we take care of ourselves, we can be more present, productive and happy in both our careers and our lives outside of work.
Not sure where to start? Here are seven helpful self-care tips for increasing wellness (and avoiding burnout).
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Monique Farmer, APR
Monique Farmer, APR, runs a PR/Communication Consultancy, Avant Solutions, and is the creator of Anvil Ready, an online communication strategy builder that aids the communication professional in creating communication plans. She teaches at the University of Texas at Austin. Farmer spent 12 years working in the federal government prior to working in corporate communications for ConAgra Foods (now ConAgra Brands), then leading communication strategy for Nebraska’s largest school district. In March 2024, she published her first book, Chart Your Path: A 9-step Method to Getting Unstuck.
