Em Aspinall
Safe In Our World
Em, aka Flop, is the Communications and Event Manager at Safe In Our World, a mental health charity supporting gamers and games industry professionals. As a community manager and mental health advocate, they are a champion of workplace wellness and inclusive community spaces. Em is also a streamer, focused on delivering engaging charity fundraisers, and raising awareness around mental health, autism and neurodivergence.
Em Aspinall is speaking at the following session/s
Why Can’t I Switch Off? Identifying and Managing Absence Anxiety
Do you struggle to switch off from work? Has taking a holiday caused you to feel guilty or stressed? This roundtable explores the topic of ‘absence anxiety,’ the term used to describe the overwhelming feeling of discomfort some people get when taking time away from work.
Absence anxiety can present in many ways, such as over-working or feeling stressed about completing tasks before you log off for your holiday; constantly worrying about what’s happening at work while you’re away; feeling guilty about the pressure you might put on other members of the team; and so much more.
Left unmanaged, absence anxiety can lead to burnout. This roundtable, hosted by Em Aspinall of Safe In Our World, offers a safe and welcoming environment for participants to open up about their experiences.
Together we will discuss the reasons behind absence anxiety, and how to support yourself and others by identifying behaviours, setting effective boundaries, and working alongside your colleagues and managers to ensure proper support for returning to work after time off.
Session Takeaway
- Learn to identify signs of absence anxiety
- Discover potential causes for absence anxiety and how they can affect your life
- Explore various ways to successfully navigate and reduce absence anxiety, including both individual and organisational strategies
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