Working Too Many Hours




Career Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive show

Summary: <p>As we've talked about before, work/life balance will never be perfect.</p> <p>AND there is a point where too much is too much.</p> <p>We are not robots and can't be expected to go 100 MPH 24/7.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Two situations/reasons where we are working too many hours:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Expectations we put on ourselves<br> </li> <li>Expectations others set on us<br> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Tips for when we set expectations for ourselves:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Set boundaries<br> </li> <li>Utilize timers<br> </li> <li>Set a schedule and stick to it 80-90% of the time<br> </li> <li>Dig down deep and establish / determine why you feel the need / pressure to put on yourself<br> </li> <li>Schedule time away<br> </li> <li>Make a self care list<br> </li> <li>Make a local wish list<br> </li> <li>Research and understand achievement vs. perfectionism vs. compulsion vs. obsessed<br> </li> <li>Establish your why<br> </li> <li>Accept and embrace and encourage your failures<br> </li> <li>Prioritize ALL the things<br> </li> <li>Exercise / movement<br> </li> <li>Meditation / spiritual / religious practice<br> </li> </ol> <p><strong>Tips for when others set expectations for us:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Try to figure out if they put expectations on themselves that you are picking up<br> </li> <li>Set boundaries<br> </li> <li>Talk to your leader<br> </li> <li>Can you add resources to the team<br> </li> <li>Balance with exercise, movement, eating well, fun, self care, etc.<br> </li> <li>Talk to HR or upper management if your leader can't help<br> </li> <li>Evaluate if you're in the right place<br> </li> <li>Put yourself first<br> </li> </ol> <p>Burn out isn't fun, feeling exhausted isn't fun.</p> <p>Fuzzy brain is hard.</p> <p>You need to take care of yourself. You deserve it!!</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Signs you're working too much:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Skipping meals / eating really bad<br> </li> <li>No time with friends<br> </li> <li>Not enough time with your partner and family<br> </li> <li>Pets being neglected<br> </li> <li>Missing key events<br> </li> <li>Brain is fuzzy all the time<br> </li> <li>Feel drained all the time<br> </li> <li>Surviving on coffee / energy drinks<br> </li> <li>Skipping exercise<br> </li> <li>Not doing the fun things you're passionate about<br> </li> <li>Feeling depressed or doubtful of your abilities<br> </li> <li>Complete overwhelm<br> </li> <li>Feeling like you're failing at everything<br> </li> </ol> <p>Episodes:</p> <p>Tips for finding better work life balance - 6/27/2019</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>To support the show:</strong></p> <p><strong>Online Store (you can get 15% off using code CAREERTALKPOD15):</strong></p> <p><a href="http://careertalkswag.com/">careertalkswag.com</a></p> <p><strong>Paypal:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://paypal.me/stephdennis13">paypal.me/stephdennis13</a></p> <p><strong>Anchor:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/careertalk">https://anchor.fm/careertalk</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>For show notes go to:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/">http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>To work together:</p> <p><a href="http://listentocareertalk.com/">listentocareertalk.com</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>For the Google Survey:</p> <p><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1">https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>To connect:</strong></p> <p>Instagram:</p> <p>@stephdennis13</p> <p>@careertalkpodcast</p> <p>Facebook:</p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/stephdennis13">www.facebook.com/stephdennis13</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>You’re awesome!!</strong></p> <p><strong>Go be your amazing self today!!!</strong></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/careertalk/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/careertalk/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/careertalk/support</a>