Workplace Therapy comes to Lake Las Vegas this weekend, inviting women from all walks of life to embrace the unique challenges of the workplace and everyday living. Conference organizer Hazel Atkinson-Brown weighs in on how women can find comfort and solutions in each other.
What are some of the unique challenges women face in the workforce?
“Balancing everything. Being a mom, fostering a relationship with your partner. At that same moment, you’re going to work everyday. You’re trying to be the best employee, make the most impact. But you still long for connections. You still want to go to brunch. You still want to visit your sisters. There are so many things to do and all of it matters. Women typically have a hard time asking for help. There's this superwoman thing to do it all.”
Any general advice for making the workday go by easier?
“It’s okay to ask for help. Use Instacart, Amazon Prime, a laundry service, or a house cleaner every once in a while. Hire somebody for meal prep if you can afford it, but don't feel like you're doing anything wrong because at the end of the day, your mental health and physical health are priorities.”
What trends are you noticing in the workplace?
“The biggest trends involve inflation — having to work harder and do more in order to live the same lifestyle you were able to live years ago. We live in a day and age where a pension is no longer a topic of discussion in the workplace. So how do you invest? How do you build wealth? How do you make sure that you're not 70 years old trying to find a part time job because your social security or retirement plan actually didn't work out for you?”
Women are invited to explore career management, self-care, reflection, wealth building, and other topics at Workplace Therapy on Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at A Moment in Time Events (30 Via Brianza, Unit 130) at Lake Las Vegas.
