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rather than openly discussed
in mee琀椀ngs or HR policies.
are not a personal failing but
a biological transi琀椀on. So,
how can we change this?
Women experiencing
menopause-related
symptoms o昀琀en feel stuck
in their careers. They may
hesitate in applying for
promo琀椀ons, struggle with
concentra琀椀on, or feel
isolated in male-dominated
industries. Some even
consider leaving the
workforce altogether, not
realising that their challenges
medita琀椀on, and mindfulness.
I o昀琀en researched what foods
and lifestyle changes supported
my body best. What worked?
Embrace the Changes,
Don’t Challenge Them
One of the most empowering
shi昀琀s a woman can make
is to embrace menopause
rather than resist it. Our
bodies are evolving, and that’s
not something to 昀椀ght; it’s
something to understand
and work with. Through
my own personal journey, I
found immense value in yoga,
What didn’t? I leaned into selfcare in ways I hadn’t before.
But beyond personal
strategies, we need systemic
change. We need to normalise
the conversa琀椀on around
menopause in professional
spaces so that women don’t
feel they have to navigate this
transi琀椀on alone.
