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In this episode, we get into the dangerous cultural norm of equating our worth with our work.
We've become people defined by our job titles and productivity, fostering burnout and identity crises. By exploring the roots of this work-centric ideology, we uncover how to separate who we are from what we do.
Let's find out how to reclaim our identities beyond our resumes and build burnout-resistant lives.
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I’m Tara Kermiet, a leadership coach, burnout strategist, and host of The Balanced Badass Podcast®. I help high-achievers and corporate leaders design careers that are successful and sustainable.
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Chapters
1. Introduction: The Identity Crisis at Work (00:00:00)
2. The Work-Centric Society (00:01:31)
3. The Moralization of Work (00:01:41)
4. The Impact of Performance-Based Identity (00:01:56)
5. The Concept of 'Workism' (00:02:54)
6. The Role of Work in Self-Identity (00:03:34)
7. The Psychological Impact of Work-Centric Identity (00:04:51)
8. Fragile Self-Esteem and Role Engulfment (00:05:37)
9. Ego Depletion and Emotional Strain (00:07:13)
10. Rediscovering Your True Self (00:08:04)
11. Practical Steps to Rebuild Identity (00:09:55)
12. Conclusion: Embracing a Whole Self (00:14:41)
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