Ep 32: “The Dangers in Letting Our Titles Define Us” - A solocast with host Gayle Beavil

What happens when we are consumed by our work, or the titles and roles we have? And when I say consumed, I mean that almost literally – like swallowed up, or as if we melded into one like some kind of chemical reaction that happens when two substances merge.

If there is no boundary between work self and non-work self, no off switch, like when you come home from work, or when you finish with the last client as you work from home, how does the transition to relax happen? The transition into the “you” without work? IS THERE a you without work? Also, even more worrisome… what happens when you lose that title or role you have completely given yourself to? I am saying when, not “if”, because you will lose that title eventually. Nothing ever stays the same. Eventually, things change.

Today, in this episode we are going to look at some of the aspects of over-identification with our roles and titles. For those of us who happen to be super-achievers, strivers, very capable people, this will likely be of help to you.

This episode looks at:
What happens when we over-identify with our roles and jobs, at work, and at home as mom, and lose ourselves in them? How do we love our jobs and work hard and be our successful selves, without losing ourselves completely? How do we compete or deal with the images we are shown in the media and movies of the perfect woman and the perfect mom. What happens when we finally figure out what is most important, and who we are – as our non-work selves – and what are some ways to do that? We will also look at how our strengths and friendships fit into all of this, why our definition of success is so important to our self worth and ability to be happy, and why we need to not just DO all the time, but also learn how to BE.

So get comfy, or start walking, or grab a notebook and a cup of something, and settle in. Let’s grow some good together.