42. Is Your Career Your Whole Identity?

Do you often think about work outside of the office? Do you have hobbies that don't involve your job? How would you feel if you couldn't continue in your career? Would it be very upsetting to you? If it is difficult to answer any of those questions, my friend, you and I need to have a chat. In this episode, we’re diving into the challenge of separating our work from our identity, a crucial step in avoiding burnout, career enmeshment and fostering personal growth. Don’t get me wrong, it’s much easier said than done but there are small and easy ways we can introduce into our everyday life that will distance our identity from our jobs and so that we feel secure in ourselves. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 05:11 Decentering Yourself from Work 11:52 Understanding Career Enmeshment and Your Work Identity 15:01 Building Financial Security and Independence 20:25 Delegating Tasks and Setting Boundaries 24:13 Questions To Ask Yourself To Determine If You’re Enmeshed With Your Career