Dovah

BDR (Business Development Rep)

Opinionated

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Trying to read the room

I recently was with some coworkers (who are predominately older than me) and we began to talk about mental health.

The veterans of the group talked about how necessary it was to be successful in sales.

What do y'all think?

Do you see a therapist/psychologist?

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yes, its essential for sales no, stop being a bitch

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CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

I don't but I'm supportive of those who do.

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

yes. i do. i didnt start talking to someone until i was diagnosed with ADHD a year ago but it has been SUPER helpful.

Thatsalesdude

Politicker

Account Executive

Hey bro same!!

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

🙌🙌🙌🙌

RckChlkG33k

Big Shot

AE (Account Executive)

Shout out to all of the ADHD sellers out there. Thank heavens I found this field because I don't think I could handle a normal office job without dying inside.

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

fucking preach!! and doing sales from HOME has been another life saver

Dovah

Opinionated

BDR (Business Development Rep)

I’m adhd as well and I’ve found that working from home is more difficult due to all the distractiona

RckChlkG33k

Big Shot

AE (Account Executive)

I’m going to get distracted and bounce to something else wherever I work.

I’ve found that by “controlling the bounce” I can maintain productivity.

I can do that better at home.

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

hmmm thats interesting. do you feel you have more control of your environment at home?

I also wear headphones all the time, stand up, sit down, use the walking treadmill, take 1,000 breaks. none of those things i would have been able to do in an office haha

Dovah

Opinionated

BDR (Business Development Rep)

I’ve never worked in an office space… I think there are just less things around me that I can do instead of work when I’m outside of my apartment. Less distractions of things that I own vs just being around people

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

If I may make a suggestion - and forgive me if you're already doing these things:
1) have a set space for work. Office, room, whatever - somewhere away from everything else (TV, roommates/family) where all you do is work. It should help put some structure into your day if you go to work and you leave work. Close the door if you can to minimize distractions from others coming and going.
2) Don't "just do one thing" that you wouldn't otherwise do at the office. If you wouldn't go put the laundry in, watch TV, hop on the Playstation, turn on the radio, start the dishwasher at the office, don't do that during work hours. Even for someone without ADHD, transitioning to WFH can be very difficult. It takes a good deal of discipline at first.
3) Set yourself a schedule, and stick to it. You're going to have to train yourself to focus and get yourself into a rhythm with work.

And since this is a post about therapy, and others with ADHD have just mentioned how much it has helped them, I'd consider trying therapy to ground yourself in your remote work environment, and getting some strategies together that will work for you.

Best of luck.

jefe

Arsonist

🍁

I think most people could do with this tbh, sales or otherwise.

salesdetroit

Politicker

Director

PSA: Going to therapy or prioritizing your mental health does not mean you’re “mentally ill” (or a little bitch). A (good) therapist can help with some of these very common situations:
- Anxiety (generalized or specific, like presentation anxiety in front of executives)
- Depression
- Imposter Syndrome
- ADHD
- Addiction Management
- Conflict Management
- and many more!

For example, I have a friend that would be the first to say she doesn’t need therapy because there’s nothing “wrong” with her. I’ve also listened to her complain about her lack of career growth for years, while simultaneously watching her self-sabotage with her behavior. Good example of something that probably needs to be unpacked and addressed by a qualified therapist, but also isn’t commonly seen as a “mental health” issue.

Dovah

Opinionated

BDR (Business Development Rep)

I think my biggest issue is what I suffer from is very common. You highlighted an important thing that these are things many people deal with, yet when you’re going through it, it can feel like you’re the only one

salesdetroit

Politicker

Director

Totally understand. And all the more reason we need to keep working to de-stigmatize therapy.

Think of it this way, colds/flus are also very common, but if it was bothering you enough or keeping you from working, etc, you wouldn’t think twice about going to a doctor, right?

I started therapy at a time in my life when I very much needed it. Today I still see my therapist once every month or two, just for “routine maintenance”.

Avon

Politicker

Senior Account Executive

Can we have an alternative "no" option. I know its a joke and can take one but we really should be normalizing therapy more and not making fun of it.

CryptoPoor

Opinionated

Account Executive

I went to therapy for the first time this year and I would highly recommend it to anyone. I don't think it's necessary or essential, but it's definitely helpful.

Using the mechanic's analogy, I can change my tires myself but they would do a much better job in a much faster time frame. I see therapists the same way. I can get into a better mindset by myself, but my therapist will help me get there sooner and provides me with tools to maintain healthy habits

Kosta_Konfucius

Politicker

Sales Rep

I feel bad for putting no, because of the poll answer.

You got to take of your mentals

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

I haven't, so I put no, but I don't feel as aggressive about it as the poll is.

I know a lot of people who have benefitted greatly from seeing a therapist. I don't like others telling me something is imperative or necessary. I do think it's something to consider if you're struggling in any way.

DungeonsNDemos

Big Shot

Rolling 20's all day

I don't, but I don't want to call people who do a bitch

salesdetroit

Politicker

Director

Ok…now that I’ve read your other post wondering if your manager is into you, I can confidentially say you should probably think about getting a therapist.

Dovah

Opinionated

BDR (Business Development Rep)

That post was a joke in poor taste

Gyro25

Notorious Answer

Account Executive

I started this year. I would absolutely recommend it.

Pachacuti

Politicker

They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy

No. I just group therapy with the other voices in my head and we all come to consensus.

antiASKHOLE

Tycoon

Bravado's Resident Asshole

antiASKHOLE

Tycoon

Bravado's Resident Asshole

I don't think that it is needed for myself, there are definitely a ton of self help options out there. But for those unwilling to find those and apply, then I can see where some help could come into play.

SoccerandSales

Big Shot

Account Executive

Wow those are HUGE differences, I don't so I hit no, but definitely support those who do

tightlines

Politicker

Account Executive

Haha you said it, I was just going to say no

FranchiseSalesQB

Politicker

Franchise Sales QB

Maybe

ego

Politicker

Bartender

I like being the reason others need to go to therapy

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