How to Be a Better Human How to stop finding your self-worth through your job (w/ Gloria Chan Packer)
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May 8, 2023 AI Snips
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Gloria's Burnout
- Gloria Chan Packer's chronic migraines forced her to take leave from a demanding consulting job.
- This separation was devastating because her work had become her primary source of identity and self-worth.
Root of Burnout
- Gloria's consulting career, though enjoyable, led to stress and burnout due to overworking and people-pleasing tendencies.
- A medical leave and therapy helped her realize the widespread need for mental wellness education in the workplace.
Work as Identity
- Society often implicitly teaches us to derive self-worth from our jobs.
- Many people struggle to define themselves outside of their work, lacking tools and education for broader self-worth.