Episode 390: Breaking the Burnout Cycle & Finding Balance in Work and Life w/ Amina AlTai

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Sep 4, 2024

Amina AlTai, a holistic business and career coach, explores her dramatic journey from burnout to wellness after a near-fatal health scare. She emphasizes the vital need for setting boundaries and practicing self-care. Listeners will learn about 'microdosing joy' and how small daily habits can lead to greater happiness. Amina also touches on the importance of advocating for pay equity and creating a psychologically safe workplace for crucial conversations. This insightful discussion encourages prioritizing joy and well-being on the path to financial independence.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Embracing Well-Being and Career Balance

02:20 • 18min

Creating Psychological Safety for Honest Conversations in the Workplace

20:30 • 3min

Embracing Daily Joy on the Path to Financial Independence

23:08 • 3min

The Power of Perspective: Cultivating Joy and Gratitude

26:19 • 3min

Embracing Rest: Breaking Societal Chains

29:26 • 11min

Gratitude and Community Engagement in Podcasting

40:26 • 2min

This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, Amina AlTai, a holistic business and career coach, discusses her journey from burnout to wellness. She shares her experience of nearly dying from organ failure due to overwork and stress & emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and advocating for oneself. She advises listeners to identify and address tolerations, practice micro habits for well-being, seek support from allies + much more.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

About the concept of microdosing joy and the importance of inviting joy into every moment, even in challenging situations.
How Amina set boundaries and created a work-life balance while still working in her traditional job.
About the wage gap and the importance of advocating for pay equity within organizations.
Of the value of micro habits and small actions that can lead to significant improvements in one's life.