Ep 30 - Stop Working HARDEp 30 - Stop Working HARD
E4C: Mindfulness for Millenials
I grew up under the idea that if you wanted something, that you worked hard for it. "Anything worth working for is worth working hard for." What if this concept has ruined my working life for 20+years? What if it's ruining yours? Follow me:...
11:59•3 Jun 2022
Rethinking Work: Embracing a Balanced Approach with Garrett Avery
“Grinding is a destructive force. We grind, we literally grind ourselves down. And this is where all this mental burnout and emotional burnout and unhappy people come from, because at the end of the day, sometimes you do have to put in more effort and you don't have as many breaks. But if you put that additional mental pressure on yourself from your perspective, then that kills everything.”
Is working harder always the answer? In this eye-opening episode of 'E4C: Crafting Your Path', host Garrett Avery questions the long-held belief that hard work is the only path to success. Growing up with the mantra 'Anything worth working for is worth working hard for', Garrett shares his personal journey of realizing how this mindset has impacted his life and could be affecting yours too.
He argues that this traditional approach often leads to burnout and stifles creativity, rather than fostering true satisfaction and productivity. Instead, Garrett proposes a shift towards working with care and intention. By embracing a more mindful approach to our work, we can enhance our well-being and unlock our creative potential. This episode also touches on the importance of taking breaks and reevaluating outdated work models that no longer serve us in today's fast-paced world.
If you're looking to improve your work-life balance and mental health, this episode offers practical insights and a fresh perspective. Tune in and discover how working lovingly can transform your professional and personal life.
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