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Work is not your family | Gloria Chan Packer

Sep 28, 2022

Gloria Chan Packer, a mental wellness educator and founder of Recalibrate, challenges the misconception that work should feel like family. She discusses how this mindset can lead to burnout and emotional strain. By examining the intersection of work and identity, she stresses the importance of setting clear boundaries. Gloria offers practical strategies to update our mental frameworks, empowering listeners to cultivate healthier workplace relationships while prioritizing their well-being.

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What Are Boundaries?

01:00

Do You Have Subconscious Behaviors?

01:01

Intro

2min

Navigating the Complex Intersection of Work and Identity

7min

Navigating Personal Schemas and Healthy Work Boundaries

8min

You may need to hear this (if you haven't already): your job is not your family. While you can develop meaningful relationships with your colleagues, calling work your family can actually breed burnout and be detrimental to your mental and emotional health. Mental wellness educator Gloria Chan Packer walks through the exercises you need to shift your perspective and redraw the boundaries between your work and personal life, so you can feel freer and more empowered.

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