This chapter explores the cost of constantly striving for success and achievement, discussing the addictive nature of receiving praise and recognition for one's accomplishments and the lack of self-worth reinforcement. It also touches on the guilt associated with taking time to rest.
In this week's episode we discuss the curse of being an overachiever. Society celebrates us for our successes, for our ability to work hard, push ourselves and constantly be the best. But this sometimes has contradictory consequences whereby the more we invest in our achievements, the less satisfaction and fulfillment we feel. We break down the paradox of being an overachiever and explore:
- The impact of being labelled a 'gifted child'
- Golden child syndrome and family expectations
- External validation
- The overachiever's identity crisis
- The burnout cycle
- Learning your limits and redefining success
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