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As ambitious people, chasing goals and achieving them is part of who we are. But what if despite all the success you have, all the praises you get, it never feels like you are doing enough and every achievement just doesn't seem to actually hit the spot and make you happy? 

In this last podcast coffee chat of this season, Tina & Eleni talk all things imposter syndrome, people pleasing, waiting for external validation and finding your way back to yourself. 

Key take-aways: 

• Your need for external validation will fade the minute you decide what success means for you.
• Imposter syndrome is everywhere but it is up to you to make a change.
• Finding the way back to yourself is key to ditching people pleasing and imposter syndrome.  

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Work-life balance is the key to mental health and a fulfilled life. But life can get busy, so how can you make sure to prioritize your work-life balance sustainably? And how can you do so without work-life balance feeling like a chore? 

In today’s Friday coffee chat, Eleni and Tina share their tried and tested favorite habits for boosting your daily work-life balance. 

Key take-aways: 

• Balance is not about a perfect 50-50 between work and nonwork. It is about finding the right split that works for you.
• Planning your days intentionally is key to incorporating work-life balance even on busy days. 
• Shorter and more frequent PTO scheduled at the start of the year is the best way to make sure you can switch off from work regularly. 

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It's Friday, you're exhausted and looking forward to a weekend that will finally make you recharged. Fast forward to Sunday evening, and the weekend passed by so quickly but you seem to feel as tired as you were on Friday. 

In this Friday coffee chat, Tina and Eleni talk about the secret science-backed ingredients for designing the perfect weekend so you can take back control of your free time and actually enjoy the life outside of work. The best part is that you can start applying these tips right away! 

Key take-aways: 

• To truly make your weekend recharging it is essential that you totally forget about work and focus on other areas of your life. 
• The perfect weekends are about connecting to activities and people that bring you joy. 
• You won't be able to design a weekend that will help you recover if you don't intentionally put some thought into how you spend it and take control back over your free time. 

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It’s summer but you still have to work and your next vacation is still a long way to go? We feel you! Having to work during summer and skip a summery vacation can be incredibly demotivating and frustrating - after all, summers are for relaxation. But do not worry, we have just the right advice on how to make the best out of it!

In today’s Friday coffee chat, Eleni and Tina share how they are planning on romanticizing their corporate summer and infuse it with as many vacation elements as possible. Make sure to keep an eye on The Happy 9 to 5 stories on Instagram for daily inspiration on how to make the best out of your summer even if you have to work.  

Key take-aways: 

• A tailored summer routine can help you intentionally create a summer vibe even if you are not traveling to your favorite European island. 
• Use the flexibility that you have in terms of work location and work time. 
• Even if things do not go as planned (aka summer of work rather than summer of relaxation), there is a lot that is in your hand to make the best out of it. 

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Work is a big part of our lives. So big it sometimes takes over who we are  and what we consider important. We often assume that to be happy we need to have the perfect job that we love. 

But, is that really true? What if you actually don't even like your job? Can you still be happy? 

In today’s Friday coffee chat, Eleni and Tina share the evidence-backed answers to the question "Do you have to love your job to be happy" and the psychology behind passion at work, how much of it is good, and whether you even need it to be happy. 

Key take-aways: 

• Loving your job looks different for different individuals. It's not a one-size-fits-all.
• There are two types of passion, and one of them can lead to burnout.
• Finding a job you love is a journey, do not beat yourself up for not having one yet.  

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Work is getting more complex, the expectations are getting higher and higher and burnout… is getting worse year by year. Studies show that employees are EXHAUSTED. But what exactly is burnout? And what are the invisible burnout signs that you should pay attention to?

In today’s Friday coffee chat, Eleni and Tina share everything you need to know about burnout, from its definition to the 5 invisible signs that you might be burned out, to prevention tips and what to do if you are already burned out. 

Key take-aways: 

• We have to take burnout very seriously, as it can have long-term consequences for our mental and physical health as well as our career
• Many of the burnout signs are invisible and not necessarily related to work - knowing them and regularly checking in with yourself is key to recognizing burnout early on.
• If you are already in the middle of a burnout, reach out to an expert who will help you navigate your way out of it! 

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Today's workforce is becoming more and more overwhelmed and chronically stressed. Whether it is because of increasing demands at work, lack of support, it becomes really difficult to juggle all these stressors and preserve our well-being in the process. 

In this chat about why are we stressed all the time, Tina and Eleni discuss various daily and sometimes hidden reasons why we are constantly stressed at work and dive into the research behind why being stressed at work also has an impact on our work-life balance, well-being and productivity. 

Key take-aways:

• Feeling constantly stressed at work can have a huge impact on your career long-term. 
• Sources of stress can be hidden in places we expect least. 
• When things get tough, communication with colleagues and  supervisor is key. 

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Do true, supportive female friendships exist? If you ask people this question, you will get a strong opinion - either they are convinced that female friendships are the most powerful of all, or they will tell you that there is a reason for the “mean girl” phenomenon and that there is too much competition between women for true friendship to exist. 

In this chat, Eleni and Tina talk about female friendships and share some evidence-backed reasons for why female friendships are oftentimes under attack. 

Key take-aways: 

• Female friendships are complex- which makes them incredibly powerful but also complicated. 
• Society has taught women to see each other as competition. 
• We can do better: It is time we are  kinder and more supportive with each other! This way, we can raise new generations of women who see other women as their allies. 

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If you never feel good enough, be it at work or being able to combine all the different roles you have in your life - you are not alone! Imposter syndrome is increasing due to complex job roles, unstable positions, and relentless societal pressure. This, combined with organizations targeting highly skilled but insecure individuals, has led to a surge in insecure overachievers.

But how do you know whether you are an insecure overachiever?

In this Friday coffee chat, Tina & Eleni delve into the traits and behaviors of an insecure overachiever. We discuss the signs to watch out for, the impact it can have on your work and  life, and ways to navigate these tendencies.

Key take-aways:

• Some industries are actively recruiting insecure overachievers
• Usually, rather than feeling external pressure, insecure overachievers feel pressure from within.
• Understanding whether you are an insecure overachiever can help you choose environments that do not reinforce these signs, so you can create more space for personal growth. 

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Setting boundaries at work can be challenging, even when we know what our boundaries are. Because at the end of the day, if we cannot implement our boundaries sustainably, how can we make sure they are helping us create more work-life balance, and improve our well-being?

In this chat about implementing boundaries at work sustainably, Tina and Eleni discuss various challenges that we face every day when it comes to communicating and sticking to our boundaries and provide every-day tips on how to overcome them.  

Key take-aways:

• Saying No at work and communicating your work hours with others is key to a healthy work-life balance
• Sticking to your boundaries requires us to change our inner narrative and take back control over our lives. 
• There are many strategies that can make it easier to stick to the boundaries you want to set in your work life. 

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