Beyond UX Design

73. User First, But Not You Last: Prioritizing Your Preservation with Jason Ogle

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Apr 3, 2024
In this insightful discussion, Jason Ogle, a design leader and host of User Defenders, dives into the often-overlooked topic of self-care for UX designers. He emphasizes that designers must prioritize their well-being to foster true empathy for users. Jason shares his transformative morning routine, the airplane-mask metaphor, and practical self-care habits like regular exercise and sleep hygiene. With engaging anecdotes, he stresses the importance of setting boundaries and the powerful impact of physical fitness on empathy and creativity.
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INSIGHT

Self-Care Enables True Empathy

  • Designers must care for themselves before they can truly care for users.
  • Jason Ogle compares it to the airplane rule: put your mask on first to help others effectively.
ANECDOTE

Morning Routine Sparked Major Momentum

  • Jason started waking at 5:00 AM after hearing Pat Flynn discuss The Miracle Morning and felt instantly more alive.
  • That single win gave him momentum to build projects like an e-commerce store in a week.
INSIGHT

Fitness Deepens Empathy

  • Physical fitness improves mindset and increases empathy for others.
  • Feeling healthier makes you more present and willing to care for users and colleagues.
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