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How to Be a Better Human

How to stop finding your self-worth through your job (w/ Gloria Chan Packer)

May 8, 2023
33:21

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Quick takeaways

  • Tying our self-worth to our careers can have a detrimental emotional impact and lead to fear and loss when we step back.
  • Setting boundaries at work is crucial for preventing burnout and creating a healthier relationship with work.

Deep dives

The Devastation of Losing Work as Identity

The podcast episode explores the story of Gloria Chanpacher, a management consultant who was forced to take a leave from work due to chronic migraines. She shares her experience of work becoming her entire worth and identity, and the fear and loss she felt when she had to step back. This highlights the emotional impact of tying our self-worth to our careers.

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