You Are Not A Frog The Trouble with Wellbeing
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Mar 10, 2025 Discover the secret to overcoming burnout by reclaiming your autonomy and agency over your time. A personal journey highlights how shifting perspectives can ignite fulfillment and growth. Dive into the damaging links between hard work and success, pushing for boundaries that enhance well-being. Learn how performance pressures in demanding workplaces can be managed by prioritizing self-care and responsibility, transforming both personal work life and organizational culture.
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Rachel Morris's Boredom and Alps Retreat
- Rachel Morris felt stressed and bored in her job, seeking a change.
- Inspired by Mary Oliver's poem, she realized she had choices, even in her current life.
The Flawed Success Story
- The traditional success story (hard work = success = happiness) is flawed, especially with unending demands.
- True success comes from happiness leading to productivity, not the reverse.
The Trouble with Wellbeing
- Wellbeing initiatives often fail because employees lack time, not knowledge.
- Focusing on wellbeing becomes just another task, worsening the issue.