Efficiency and caring at work – an awareness-raising campaign
Theme 3: Suffer or enjoy?
As you may have read in the Bulletin, part 3 of the Work Well Feel Well series looks at recognising and learning from emotions.
Understanding our emotions helps increase self-awareness and regain control
In life, we may not always have control over what happens, but we can control how we react. Understanding and accepting our emotions is essential for our wellbeing, especially when it comes to managing our work life in a healthy manner. Recognising what we have control over, or what we don’t, helps us move forward and set boundaries confidently. It’s perfectly fine to politely say “no” when it can protect us from becoming overwhelmed.
We invite you to take a moment to create a personal plan or goal with this exercise – you may find it helpful and empowering. Your plan will be a guiding light in stressful times, helping you reconnect with your intention, stay mindful of your needs, and shield you from outside pressures. By setting clear goals, you'll be better equipped to navigate everyday challenges without losing track of your emotions.
Here are a few helpful resources to better understand emotions and the role they play in our daily lives:
- The recording of the recent Micro-talk #8 “Ego vs Innovation : le regard des neurosciences cognitives” (in French) reinforces how we can learn from our emotions and our errors.
- The CERN Medical Service mental health support resources include a self-assessment and contact details of the CERN psychologists.
- The CERN Ombud articles “Feeling beyond help” and “Put your own oxygen mask on first”
- Guide to checking our Mental Health Vital Signs
The campaign, Efficiency and caring at work, designed by psychologist and specialist in burnout prevention, Catherine Vasey, invites you to explore the topic from different angles, deepen your knowledge, share your experiences and complete exercises made available on this website. We encourage you to take an active part in the campaign and the quest for a better quality of life at work.