In this episode, learn how your personal values and Homework for Life can help you spot problems in your day-to-day faster.
I share how I overworked this week but thanks to self-awareness I quickly corrected course.
I then provide an example in my 11 years of marriage of how awareness again helped me break out of toxic mindset.
Key Lessons
The importance of self-awareness in managing work stress and maintaining work-life balance.
How articulating personal values can serve as a compass for decision-making and prioritization.
The value of daily reflection exercises like "Homework for Life" in identifying patterns and improving personal growth.
Recognizing and addressing internalized expectations that may negatively impact relationships.
The benefits of open communication and self-reflection in breaking negative patterns and fostering personal development.
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Show Notes
[00:00:09] Discussing the challenges of pre-vacation work intensity and the importance of not overworking
[00:00:57] Recognizing the signs of overworking and its connection to fear and imposter syndrome
[00:02:10] The importance of awareness in managing work stress, derived from daily value reminders and the "Homework for Life" exercise
[00:02:29] Explaining the concept of writing down personal values as a decision-making compass
[00:03:33] Identifying physical and emotional signals of work-related stress
[00:04:40] Introduction to the "Homework for Life" exercise for daily reflection and awareness
[00:06:52] How self-reflection and awareness helped in quickly identifying and addressing negative work patterns
[00:07:22] Discussing a personal mistake of feeling entitled due to being the breadwinner
[00:08:51] The importance of recognizing different perspectives and contributions in a relationship
[00:09:17] Encouraging listeners to increase self-awareness through reflection and writing
Handling Work Stress with Awareness & Homework for Life | Quick Bits #2