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episode 206: The Most Powerful Question You Can Ask Yourself About Your Work
If you were in a life-or-death scenario and the only path out was over hot coals, would you take it? Of course. But when it comes to situations that are making us uncomfortable or even miserable, we seldom want to experience that discomfort to get to what we know will be better for us.
In this quick dip episode, Rachel explores the importance of considering the long-term impact of our work, and offers a single question you can ask yourself right now, to discover what you really want to do with your one wild and precious life.
If you’re on a burning platform or in a situation that could get worse, you can make a change – even if it's a small one. Any change can help you break free from the status quo.
Listen to this episode to- Discover the importance of considering the long-term impact of your work on your well-being, mindset, character, and relationships
- Learn practical steps to recognise short-term discomfort, assess risks and benefits, seek external perspectives, and take action towards positive change
- Understand what happens if you ignore the impact of your work, and how to create a fulfilling work life by addressing this problem
Episode highlights
- [00:02:12] Walking across hot sand
- [00:04:20] The burning platform
- [00:06:46] What is your work doing to your mind, your character, and your relationships?
- [00:08:14] Should I stay or should I go?
- [00:09:19] Where to go for guidance
- [00:10:07] Taking action
Resources
- THRIVE Weekly Planner
- Watch the video version on YouTube
- More episodes of You Are Not a Frog:
- How to Live With No Regrets – Episode 123 with Georgina Scull
- How to Say F**k it and Become Ridiculously Relaxed (even about stuff that REALLY matters) – Episode 130 with Jon C Parkin
- Should I Stay or Should I Go? – Episode 89 with Corrina Gordon-Barnes
- Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.
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- LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris
- Twitter: @DrRachelMorris
- Email: hello@youarenotafrog.com
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