How Much Does Your Job Define You: A Deep Dive

Welcome back to Burning Passion!As business owners in social service roles - our jobs are undoubtedly a huge part of our lives.We don't believe that's inherently a negative. The issue is when it goes unchecked - when our *entire* identity is wrapped up into our careers. It's an experience we can relate to, and if you can too, we are here to help!"Who am I beyond my job or my role?""Life comes first, then work.""We matter just because we exist."Burnout isn't always about HOW much you're working - but rather, your relationship to that work (and how it reflects your relationship with yourself). In this episode, Natalie Smith and Alexis Postans explore the complex relationship between work and identity, discussing how over-identifying with work can lead to burnout. They emphasize the importance of setting boundaries, cultivating self-worth outside of work, and recognizing cultural conditioning that influences our work habits. It's so important to understand the difference between workaholism and healthy engagement, so we can rediscover joy outside of our work - and keep growing in it for years to come.Maybe it's not about doing less, but approaching it differently :)