Escaping the 'Shoulds' and Embracing the Life You Really Want with Kandi Gongora

Are you living a life based all the "shoulds" you've been told? Have you spent your whole career checking the boxes of societal expectations and ignoring your own personal well-being and fulfillment?Tune into this episode featuring Kandi Gongora, Organizational Development & Workplace Well-Being expert as we discuss the influence of 'shoulds' in career choices, the detrimental effects of prioritizing work over personal health and relationships and tips on how to start making positive change in your life right now. We dig into the challenges faced by breadwinners, the destructive culture of hustle and grind, and the significance of self-care and having supportive work environments in achieving a balanced and fulfilling life. TakeawaysCreate a supportive environment that allows you to prioritize self-care and well-being.Schedule time for yourself and make it a non-negotiable part of your day.Reframe productivity and rest as complementary rather than opposing forces.Choose and create the right environment that aligns with your values and needs.Start with yourself and understand your desires, non-negotiables, and life design.Assess your control and have conversations to create the life balance you desire.Design your life by focusing on your ideal day and what brings you joy.Negotiate for well-being and prioritize your mental and physical health.Consider fair compensation and life balance when evaluating job opportunities.Discover who you are beyond your roles and titles.Live your purpose by being true to yourself and embracing your unique qualities.Find joy in cozy moments and create spaces that bring you comfort and happiness.Chapters00:00Introduction and Setting the Stage01:30The Influence of 'Shoulds' in Career Choices05:16The Impact of Work-Life Balance on Health11:13The Challenges of Being the Breadwinner15:03The Illusion of Chasing Success18:26Unlearning and Shifting Perspectives22:06The Destructive Culture of Hustle and Grind25:03The Wake-Up Call of Illness28:01Recreating Unhealthy Habits32:29Recognizing the Need for Change35:14Creating Mutually Beneficial Work Relationships35:51The Importance of Self-Care and Support Systems36:05Creating a Supportive Environment37:00Scheduling Time for Self-Care38:32Reframing Productivity and Rest39:29Choosing and Creating the Right Environment40:18Starting with Yourself41:43Assessing Control and Having Conversations42:41Designing Your Life43:33Understanding Your Ideal Day44:31Negotiating for Well-Being45:43Fair Compensation and Life Balance46:11Discovering Who You Are47:52Living Your Purpose48:21Finding Joy in Coziness49:47Creating Moments of Stillness50:24Favorite Cozy Spot51:03Go-To Feel Good Song52:23Dancing and Being Carefree53:07Taking Care of Your Future Self53:26Making Each Day Worth It54:20Connecting with Kandi GongIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a few friends so we can all help each other Remember to Live. To connect with and learn more about me and how I am Remembering to Live, you can find me on Instagram @coreancanty or at coreancanty.com.To work with me and explore freebies, check out: https://coreancanty.com/links/If you are ready to re-imagine, re-claim and re-design your life, book a possibility call today.