The Baggage Reclaim Sessions Ep. 294: Finding Work Tough? It's Not All On You (A Pep Talk)
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May 15, 2025 Explore the exhausting habit of self-blame and discover why it’s often misplaced. Learn to recognize that many challenges arise from systemic issues, not personal failures. This conversation fosters self-compassion and advocates for setting healthy boundaries. Dive into how external influences shape our self-perception and emotional well-being. Ultimately, it's a refreshing reminder that it's not all on you!
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Self-Blame Drains Energy Unfairly
- Self-blame for difficulties, especially at work, is draining and false.
- Struggling often results from systemic or external issues, not personal worthiness or effort.
Systemic Issues Often Mistaken For Personal Failings
- Viewing all struggles as personal effort failures obscures systemic or cultural workplace problems.
- This mindset perpetuates trauma and people-pleasing patterns learned early in life.
Protect Boundaries Against External Issues
- Stop blaming yourself for problems beyond your control and recognize others' separate emotional baggage.
- Protect your boundaries knowing effort doesn't fix systemic or other people's issues.
