9 to 5 jobs are a relic from the past when manufacturing dominated the workforce. The pandemic has shown us that allowing people to have more flexible hours or work remotely increases productivity and innovation, but also overall employee health. Boredom causes us so much discomfort in our bodies, it can actually increase our behaviors we know are harmful - such as sitting still for most of the day.
Many of us in our 20's have become disillusioned with the 9-5 lifestyle and the reality of working an office job for the rest of our lives. Psychology shows us that the 9-5 job is not only inefficient but unnatural, leaving us feeling burnt-out, unmotivated, detached from the things that matter and searching for an alternative that offers both freedom and flexibility. This week, I talk about my own journey of leaving behind my 9-5 job and pursuing the podcast full time; from why I made my decision, what the transition has been like and my advice and tips on how you can do the same. Listen now to understand why you should quit your 9-5.
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