Gloria Chan-Packard explores the impact of the 'we are like family' phrase in the workplace, advocating for boundary-setting to prevent burnout. This chapter delves into workplace culture nuances and challenges the familial metaphor in professional settings.
You may need to hear this (if you haven't already): your job is not your family. While you can develop meaningful relationships with your colleagues, calling work your family can actually breed burnout and be detrimental to your mental and emotional health. Mental wellness educator Gloria Chan Packer walks through the exercises you need to shift your perspective and redraw the boundaries between your work and personal life, so you can feel freer and more empowered. Join Modupe after the talk, as she shares how to practically set boundaries in your own life.