TED Talks Daily Work is not your family | Gloria Chan Packer
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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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Work-Family Blur
- The phrase "we're like family" in workplaces can foster a sense of belonging but can also blur professional boundaries.
- This blurring can be detrimental to mental and emotional health, leading to burnout.
Gloria's Burnout Story
- Gloria Chan Packer discusses her personal experience with burnout from overwork in her consulting career.
- She recounts a pivotal moment when her husband challenged her view of work as her sole source of worth and identity.
Reflect on Overworking Tendencies
- Reflect on your tendencies to overwork, identifying the underlying reasons and origins of these behaviors.
- Acknowledge and thank these parts of yourself for their past protective role, but assert your current need for balance and boundaries.