The discussion centers on overcoming burnout and finding meaning in work. Experts share insights on cultivating work-life balance through mindfulness and setting boundaries. The true essence of meditation is revealed as a tool for self-awareness and personal growth. Financial instability's impact on job satisfaction is explored, along with strategies for nurturing identity through support systems. The journey towards happiness is emphasized, promoting a positive relationship with work beyond mere self-worth.
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Sustainable Wellness
View behavioral change as a stock market, with ups and downs.
The goal is an upward trend, not linear progress.
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Avoid Burnout
Avoid immediately saying yes to requests.
Buy time to assess priorities and bandwidth.
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Stress
Eradicating stress and burnout isn't realistic or sensible.
Stress is a biologically wired human reflex.
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In '10% Happier,' Dan Harris shares his personal journey of discovering the benefits of meditation. Initially a skeptic, Harris, a news anchor, found himself on a path of self-discovery after a nationally televised panic attack. He delves into the world of spirituality and self-help, encountering various figures including brain scientists, CEOs, and spiritual leaders. The book explores how meditation can reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being without compromising one's ambition or edge. Harris emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in making one more resilient and better equipped to handle life's challenges, though it does not eliminate problems entirely[2][4][5].
Most of us would like to find meaning in the work we do, but many of us are burnt out or stressed at our jobs. In this episode, an international mental wellness educator, a former journalist turned meditation advocate, and the author of the literal book on millennial burnout share why –and how– we can rethink our relationship to work and stress entirely.
The episodes we referenced were: • Anne Helen Petersen on changing your relationship to work and the guardrails that can prevent burnout •How to cultivate the skill of happiness (w/ Dan Harris) •How to stop finding your self-worth through your job (w/ Gloria Chan Packer)
How to Be a Better Human 