Today is World Mental Health Day 💙 Mental health is incredibly important to us at Buffer and we believe everyone should have the freedom to find what work environment is best for them, whether that’s working from home, at a co-working space, or being a digital nomad. Our company policies are centered around well-being and mental health, and we want to help our teammates create a healthy balance between work and life. We know that burnout is incredibly common in the workforce, so that’s why we are a remote company, have a 4 day work week, offer sabbatical leave, and give teammates unlimited vacation with a 3 week minimum every year. No matter what kind of company you work for, here are some simple things you can do as an individual to help prevent burnout: 💙 Create a habit of disconnecting and taking one true vacation each year. 💙 Have a hobby that gets you to disconnect. We recommend finding things you can progress on and feel an achievement from that aren’t work. 💙 Get a therapist or coach, even if you don’t feel like you need one or you’ve never done it before. 💙 Finally, if you are feeling burnt out and are thinking about taking time off, do it without plans. If you feel like you should have some big plans, it may only add more stress to a time where you’re very sensitive. Remember, your mental health matters, and taking care of yourself is a vital part of living a fulfilling life.