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I touched on this briefly in my previous blog but though that this part of my journey had been such a challenge for me that it deserved its own space on pausemy.com. Although menopause is a natural phase in every woman’s life it can be very overwhelming especially if like me you are also coping with a full-time job.  

Take a Pause from Work 

Supporting my daughter in becoming a new mum, looking after my dad through cancer treatment and being mindful of how the menopause could affect my long-term health I decided to take a pause from work.  

This gave me time to focus on myself and my family and thankfully things started to get easier, I was ready to get back to work. The conversation with my boss however was not as positive as I was expecting especially when he asked if I would jump on a quick call with the other Partners to reassure them that “I am ok now” I was totally unprepared and the fragile confidence I had built up over the last couple of months shattered. I realised that going back to the old way of working was not an option, even after they offered to give me a fan for my desk (although wait……. yes that would be very helpful, thank you!)  

Small Changes, Big Difference 

With over 35 years’ experience in my field, I felt I had a lot of value still to add but needed to make real changes to the way I work. My ultimate aim was to put in place measures that allowed me to continue my career alongside my menopause. I prepared better for my next call and actually, the small changes I asked for made a big difference.  Flexibility around office hours, moving to part-time working and an understanding with my colleagues that sometimes I would not have my camera on for team meetings (bad hair day, lack of sleep, generally just feeling anxious) all these have made me feel more in control of my career and has built in the longevity that I needed due to my financial situation. 

 I now ask myself ‘am I ok now?’ as this is my menopause, this is my work-life balance. 

Pause My Pause is Here to Help 

At Pause My Pause and through our website pausemy.com we are dedicated to supporting women through menopause with a holistic approach. Founded on the principles of natural care and sustainable practices, our journey began with a vision to transform menopause support from merely managing symptoms to enhancing overall wellness. Our products are considered favourites by our community, they look to harness the potency