Care Star Mini (Full-time Partner and Part-Time Role Model Championing Mental Health)

Care FAM is incredibly happy to introduce Mini, her vast experience coupled with her zeal to help others is so inspiring. The legal profession can be difficult, often challenging to say the least and being a partner managing everything is just so empowering. Mini's deep insights and suggestion about making the project is so unique. I am sure seeing her more women will be inspired to become Partners and chase their dreams. It is really easier said than done as the female to male Partner ratio is still so 'low'. I have no doubts this will change and women like Mini are already a part of this movement.

Who are you? Given where you are today, what was the most challenging experience you have had so far and how have you changed the situation around? (If you have struggled with mental health, please do share, so that someone like you could be inspired).

I am a lawyer with almost a decade of experience. Currently, I’m working as a partner with a law firm specialising in corporate practice. I have had my share of dealing with anxiety issues especially when it comes to working pressure. I have found that anxiety is something we can cope with if we first confront our problem.

Your mental health journey and how much has it impacted you in your life choices and decisions?

I take my mental health very seriously, giving it as much importance as my physical health. If I feel down I try not to push myself, allowing myself to take breaks and spend time with my loved ones. The best thing we can do for our mental health is regular exercise, I have found it helps to keep one relatively stress-free and equipped better to deal with high-pressure work or other commitments.

Your tips and guidance for anyone reading this

Please take care and always remember that you are stronger than you think. Understanding one’s own strength and loving yourself is the most important. You are the most beautiful and wonderful person in the world, be kind to yourself.

Your views matter, what do you feel could be added to make the participants of the project(care family) stronger? #becausewecare

Participants should be encouraged to share their stories with each other. We gain strength through each other’s experiences realising our problems are often smaller compared to those of others. In this way, we develop empathy and love towards our fellow human beings as well.

Would you recommend the project to others?

Yes, I would