[Everglow.]

I'm sorry that your mental health has been a problem for you lately. I think it's good that you've recognised this though, and this gives you the choice to do what is best for you right now, whether that's making changes to make working full time more doable or putting that off for now. There's no right or wrong, and I think the idea of a decision tree is wonderful. I've never heard of one of those but I'm definitely going to be using that in the future!

When I was in my last job I wasn't doing very well mentally and had increased my hours. I wasn't quite full time, but I was on double my original hours and very anxious all the time. My manager asked me if I wanted to go full time, and I was totally honest with him. If you feel able to do the same I would recommend it. For me, it felt like I didn't have to hide behind excuses and it was liberating to say up front 'I don't think I can take that right now'. I think if you're unsure, it could be a good idea to let your manager know how you're doing and what your worries are. Perhaps it is something you can postpone until you're in a better place, and if not, maybe it is something yuo can trial for a few weeks/months before it becomes permanent. That way, you're not tied to anything and you can always change your mind.

If you do go full time, try to make sure you have a good divide between work and home. Make sure you see your family and friends so that it doesn't feel like work has become your life, and if you can, try to fit your extra hours around your life rather than fitting life around your work. I know that's notalways possible, but if it is, it could really help you to feel less overwhelmed. I also think having a routine is a great idea. Structure helps things feel a bit less chaotic I think.

I hope whichever route you take works out! If you want to talk about it at all you can message me any time.