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How to Know What’s Real

How to Keep Time: How to Leave Work Time at Work

Dec 18, 2023
24:42
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The podcast discusses the challenge of leaving work at work and its impact on personal life and mental health. It explores the struggle of work-life balance and cultural differences between the United States and Mexico. The contrasting social practices around meals are highlighted, along with the importance of creating space for social interactions. The idea of finding freedom and fulfillment in leisure activities is explored, as well as the challenges involved in utilizing free time. The declining job satisfaction and cultural norms around work and home in America are also touched upon.
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Quick takeaways

  • The inability to mentally disconnect from work after hours can lead to an imbalance between work and personal life, resulting in limited time for relationships and personal well-being.
  • By shifting the mindset and viewing work as time that belongs to oneself, individuals can reclaim agency over their time and avoid feeling defined solely by their job.

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Challenges of Leaving Work Behind

Leaving work behind can be difficult, as many individuals struggle to mentally disconnect from their job once their workday is over. This is exemplified by the contrast between the narrator's colleague casually carrying a book, ready to engage in non-work activities, while the narrator remains consumed by work-related stress. The inability to leave work at the door can lead to an imbalance between work and personal life, resulting in limited time for friends, relationships, and personal well-being.

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