Are you living a life based all the "shoulds" you've been told? Have you spent your whole career checking the boxes of societal expectations and ignoring your own personal well-being and fulfillment?
Tune into this episode featuring Kandi Gongora, Organizational Development & Workplace Well-Being expert as we discuss the influence of 'shoulds' in career choices, the detrimental effects of prioritizing work over personal health and relationships and tips on how to start making positive change in your life right now.
We dig into the challenges faced by breadwinners, the destructive culture of hustle and grind, and the significance of self-care and having supportive work environments in achieving a balanced and fulfilling life.
Takeaways
Create a supportive environment that allows you to prioritize self-care and well-being.
- Schedule time for yourself and make it a non-negotiable part of your day.
- Reframe productivity and rest as complementary rather than opposing forces.
- Choose and create the right environment that aligns with your values and needs.
- Start with yourself and understand your desires, non-negotiables, and life design.
- Assess your control and have conversations to create the life balance you desire.
- Design your life by focusing on your ideal day and what brings you joy.
- Negotiate for well-being and prioritize your mental and physical health.
- Consider fair compensation and life balance when evaluating job opportunities.
- Discover who you are beyond your roles and titles.
- Live your purpose by being true to yourself and embracing your unique qualities.
- Find joy in cozy moments and create spaces that bring you comfort and happiness.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Setting the Stage
01:30
The Influence of 'Shoulds' in Career Choices
05:16
The Impact of Work-Life Balance on Health
11:13
The Challenges of Being the Breadwinner
15:03
The Illusion of Chasing Success
18:26
Unlearning and Shifting Perspectives
22:06
The Destructive Culture of Hustle and Grind
25:03
The Wake-Up Call of Illness
28:01
Recreating Unhealthy Habits
32:29
Recognizing the Need for Change
35:14
Creating Mutually Beneficial Work Relationships
35:51
The Importance of Self-Care and Support Systems
36:05
Creating a Supportive Environment
37:00
Scheduling Time for Self-Care
38:32
Reframing Productivity and Rest
39:29
Choosing and Creating the Right Environment
40:18
Starting with Yourself
41:43
Assessing Control and Having Conversations
42:41
Designing Your Life
43:33
Understanding Your Ideal Day
44:31
Negotiating for Well-Being
45:43
Fair Compensation and Life Balance
46:11
Discovering Who You Are
47:52
Living Your Purpose
48:21
Finding Joy in Coziness
49:47
Creating Moments of Stillness
50:24
Favorite Cozy Spot
51:03
Go-To Feel Good Song
52:23
Dancing and Being Carefree
53:07
Taking Care of Your Future Self
53:26
Making Each Day Worth It
54:20
Connecting with Kandi Gong
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