Grit #116 Grit Recap: 9 Intersections of Personal and Professional
Dec 12, 2022
Guests Ozge Ozcan and Sarah Patterson share insights on burning out, the 'dark side' of grit, and the value of vulnerability in personal and professional life. The podcast explores navigating tough personal challenges, managing anxiety, fostering empathy, and balancing work with self-care for well-being and success.
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Diagnose Burnout With Outside Help
- Get objective help to diagnose recurring burnout triggers by using coaches or close friends to 'peel the onion.'
- Read psychology to map your emotions to patterns and reduce guilt-driven overachieving.
Burnout Reveals Itself Through Neglect And Overanalysis
- Ozge Ozcan notices burnout shows when you stop doing things for yourself and over-index on details and data to avoid intuition.
- That behavioral pattern signals a midway point toward collapse if not corrected.
Center Daily With Gratitude And Limits
- Center yourself daily by listing what excites you and what you're grateful for to reduce anxiety about overload.
- Tell colleagues what you're balancing and commit to doing your best today rather than perfection.