Is Everything Difficult or Is It Just Me?

Explore the challenges of modern life and work in this NDC London 2023 conference talk. Embark on a journey through the "alphabet of overwhelm," covering topics such as anxiety, burnout, capitalism, depression, and emotional labor. Learn to recognize symptoms and discover strategies for surviving and thriving in today's demanding environment. Gain insights into protecting mental health, managing work-life balance, and addressing issues like imposter syndrome and perfectionism. Discover practical tips for working from home, improving sleep, and implementing self-care techniques. Join speaker Jo Franchetti in making mental health a priority alongside professional development in the tech industry and beyond.

Introduction
Who am I
Content Warning
Story
Autonomic Nervous System
Anxiety
Grounding Techniques
Burnout
Selfcare
Capitalism
Depression
Treatment
Emmanuel Dont Do It
Freeze Response
Nature
Working from home
Tips for working from home
Imposter syndrome
Cognitive dissonance
Happy goat
Perfectionism
Quiet Quitting
Rest
Sleep
Sleep tips