How to Stop Competing With Your Own Past Wins at Work

Episode 23 of Workplace Wellbeing with Fexingo tackles the hidden stress of self-comparison: why your past successes can become your biggest source of anxiety. Lucas and Luna break down the concept of 'reference dependence' from behavioral economics, using the example of a salesperson who set a personal record last year and now feels crushed by that benchmark. They explore how social media and internal dashboards amplify the feeling of falling behind, and share practical strategies to reset your internal scoreboard — from time-boxed reflection to focusing on process over outcomes. The conversation also touches on how managers can unintentionally fuel this cycle with public recognition tied to past peaks. If you've ever felt like you're running a race against a ghost of yourself, this episode offers a grounded way to step off the treadmill. #SelfComparison #CareerWellbeing #WorkplaceStress #ImposterSyndrome #MentalHealth #BehavioralEconomics #ReferenceDependence #Productivity #Mindset #BurnoutPrevention #ProfessionalGrowth #Competition #SocialMediaAnxiety #GoalSetting #ProcessOverOutcome #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo