#004: Can Work Be Good for Us? with Dr. Kat Page
from Plan It With Nikki Hosted by Nikki Peal
What if the goal isn’t to make work easier — but to make it healthier, more sustainable, and more human? In this episode of The Wider Measure, I’m joined by Dr. Kat Page for a conversation about resilience, burnout, identity, and the role work plays in our wellbeing. We talk about why resilience can sometimes become a way of tolerating problems that should actually be changed, why reducing demands isn’t always the answer, and what it means to balance the demands in our lives with the resources available to us. We also explore something many high achievers will recognise: how easily work becomes tied to identity and self-worth — and what happens when we begin to see ourselves as more than our roles, titles, and output. This conversation is an invitation to think differently about work — not simply as something to endure, escape, or optimise, but as something that can be designed more thoughtfully. In this episode: When resilience helps — and when it becomes a problem The relationship between demands and resources Burnout, wellbeing, and sustainable performance Why work can become part of our identity Building a fuller sense of self beyond achievement What healthier work could actually look like If this conversation resonates, share it with someone who may need to hear it. Links & Resources Learn more about The Wider Measure: https://thewidermeasure.com Dr. Kat Page’s book: Good Work can be purchased through her website or Book link Learn more about Dr. Kat Page: https://www.drkatpage.com/
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