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20 ways to take care of your mental health
A 20-item toolbox for coping. The throughline: it's not your fault, and every decision is yours to make.
8-minute read
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Articles tagged “decisions”
13 articles
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Shock, confusion, and disbelief: Why we feel them and what can help
Shock and disbelief are normal, and are often delayed. So go easy, hold off on big decisions, and trust your own memory.
5-minute read
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How to protect your career
The best way to protect your career is to keep your energy on your goals, not the harasser—plus tactics for whether you reported or stayed.
5-minute read
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How to decide whether to change your career to get away from harassment—and how to make that work
People who leave high-harassment fields end up happier but often poorer, so the real question is whether you can trade income for safety.
7-minute read
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Should you apply for workers comp? (Federal)
Federally regulated workers have no separate workers comp system—claims go to a provincial board, and only some cover harm from harassment.
1-minute read
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How to decide whether to file a human rights complaint (ON)
In Ontario, filing is free and usually ends in a private settlement, not public vindication—how to weigh the trade-off.
11-minute read
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You’re being sexually harassed at work. What are your options?
Your three options—stay, report, or quit—and why people rarely regret which they chose, only the time spent agonizing over it.
8-minute read
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How to decide whether to go to the police
Some harassment is criminal, but most isn't, and with police clearing about 1 in 10 cases, reporting is a personal call. What to consider.
8-minute read
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How to decide whether to go public, and how to protect yourself if you do
Going public can lead to online abuse, a defamation lawsuit, or career damage. Here's how to protect yourself.
9-minute read
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How to decide whether to take legal action (and what to expect if you do)
Suing is mainly about money and can drag on for years, but starting doesn't lock you in: 98% of cases settle or end early. What to consider.
16-minute read
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How can sexual harassment affect my career?
Reporting is the biggest career risk and quitting protects your reputation best. How harassment sets you back, and how to limit the damage.
9-minute read
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How to decide whether to quit your job—and how to make that work
Most people who quit don't regret it, so the real question is how to leave well: line up a job, see a lawyer first, and let go of the guilt.
6-minute read
