D'Juan McGee, VP in Finance & CEO of Vision Pathway.
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Stress can take a significant toll on mental health. What are your go-to strategies for managing stress effectively?I have a few go to strategies for managing stress. The first one is I Love playing with Lego’s and building new things. I just recently finished building the bat mobile tumbler and that project took a few days to complete. Another way I manage my stress is by working out at the gym. This is very helpful to me because allows me to release my pent up feelings and emotions and I get positive endorphins from my work out. My final go to strategy for managing stress is playing video games and just zoning out after a long day at work.
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Physical activity is known to boost mental health. What's your favorite form of exercise and how does it help your mental state?My favorite form of exercise is playing tennis and ultimate frisbee. Playing tennis allows me to run in short sprints and get my heart rate pumping and I work on my serving technique.
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Many people turn to creativity for mental health benefits. Do you have any creative outlets, and how do they help you?"Painting is a creative outlet that I just started getting into about 6 months ago. I like flexing my creative skills as it allows me to tap in to a different side of my brain. I must say my painting has have turned out great.
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What advice would you give to other men about seeking professional help for mental health issues?I encourage other men to not allow pride to keep them from seeking professional help. Taking care of your mental health is so important as it can either enhance your life or degrade it. I personally go to therapy and it is helped me see my own life and worth in a different prospective.
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87 is a number that symbolizes passion. What's your 87, and how do you channel that into wellness?What is my 87? That is a good question if I had to narrow it down, I would say my 87 is “Healthy eating.” I have recently begun juicing and it cooking heathier food options.
