At BAM, we know mental health isn’t something you clock in and out of. Instead, it shows up in how we handle pressure, connect with each other, and care for ourselves.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we asked our team:
“What’s one thing you do to protect your peace, support your mental health, or reset during the workweek?”
Here’s what members of our team shared: the habits, boundaries, and mindset shifts that help us stay grounded when things get busy or overwhelming.
Stepping Away, Literally
“Two 25-minute walks daily and eating lunch away from my desk.”
—Chris Pham, Account Manager
“I get outside to go for daily walks with my dog and listen to my favorite podcast during lunch.”
—Emily Amodeo, Senior Account Manager
“Daily walks with all three of my pups. Also, I do my own version of forest bathing in the park by my house.”
—Nichole Mendez, Director of Talent Acquisition
Boundaries, Statuses, and Space
I have a “mental health walk” status on Slack and make sure notifications are turned off. It's just 15 minutes of physical movement, but helps me regain focus when I'm super stressed.
—Jordan Hart, Senior Account Executive
“I have a weekly therapy block on Wednesdays.”
—Nichole Mendez, Director of Talent Acquisition
“There's nothing like deep breathing to lower cortisol.”
—Ramel Wallace, Senior Community Manager
Mindful Practices & Grounding Moments
“Jill’s morning meditation sessions!”
—Julian Paolino, Account Manager
“Grounding. I’ll walk outside barefoot and find a patch of grass. It allows me to feel present, to get out of my head and into my body. Even better—if I can lay down and look at the sky. Nothing soothes me quicker. I frequently take sky photos and say ‘look up.’
—Jill Veglahn, Head of People
Reframes That Work
“I watch true crime shows during lunch. Suddenly I’m like ... dang, my day’s not that bad.”
—Julian Paolino, Account Manager
Mental health Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
None of these practices are magic fixes. No walk, deep breath, or Slack status can take away life’s bigger challenges, but they help. They give us pause and create a bit of space between us and the pressure. And that matters.
We’ll always advocate for bigger systemic support and honor the small things that help us get through the day.
If you haven’t already, take a moment to ask yourself: What’s one thing that helps you reset during the workweek? Share it with a teammate, or just keep it in your back pocket for when you need it most.
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