How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1016: Untangling Identity from Your Work to Rediscover Yourself with Dr. Janna Koretz
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Dec 5, 2024 Dr. Janna Koretz, founder of Azimuth, specializes in mental health for high-pressure careers. She dives into the dangers of letting work define your identity and how it can impact mental well-being. Dr. Koretz emphasizes the need for 'protected thinking time' to foster creativity and self-reflection. She discusses the importance of identifying personal values and separating them from professional roles. This episode encourages a mindset shift, promoting a fulfilling life aligned with true aspirations while combating workaholism.
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Hidden Capabilities
- High-achievers in high-pressure careers often undervalue their capabilities and resilience.
- They focus on shortcomings while overlooking their accomplishments.
Identity and Capability
- Difficulty appreciating one's capabilities often stems from a lack of grounded identity.
- People lose themselves when their identity is solely wrapped up in their career.
Career Enmeshment Dangers
- Career enmeshment, where one's identity is solely tied to their career, is a common issue.
- Negative work events can trigger existential questions and mental health struggles.
