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Work is not your family | Gloria Chan Packer

Oct 9, 2023
21:12
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Gloria Chan Packer, mental wellness educator, talks about why work should not be considered family, the negative effects of blurring the boundaries, and the importance of setting clear boundaries for better mental health. She also highlights the significance of personal accountability in addressing workplace burnout and explores the balance between personal disclosure and professional relationships.
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Quick takeaways

  • Setting boundaries between work and personal life is crucial for maintaining mental wellness and preventing burnout.
  • Referring to work as a family can lead to overcommitment, overwork, and burnout, emphasizing the need to recognize the differences between work and family.

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Importance of Boundaries for Mental Wellness

Setting boundaries between work and personal life is crucial for maintaining mental wellness. The speaker shares her personal experience of feeling depleted and burnt out before attending a residential program that helped her reset and understand the unhealthy overlap between different aspects of her work and personal life. One of the key takeaways from this experience was the importance of having boundaries. Boundaries allow individuals to identify, communicate, and take action on their needs, ensuring they prioritize self-care and avoid overworking or sacrificing their own well-being for others. This shift towards healthy boundary-setting is essential for preventing burnout and finding a sustainable work-life balance.

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