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Ep 26: How To Be Happier At Work. A Re-Air of My Interview with Liz Moody
11 Jul 2023
This is a re-air of an interview I got to do with Liz Moody for her podcast, Healthier Together. Liz is an incredible journalist and did some Oprah-like interviewing. I loved the questions she asked and how this episode turned out so I wanted to share it here with you all. Here's what we covered: Should your job align with your passion? Prior to launching your own business, what crucial question must you ask yourself? Strategies for developing work with a sense of purpose A precise formula to determine whether switching jobs or careers is advisable Identifying the four causes of burnout and implementing targeted solutions for each Utilizing a science-backed script to establish healthier boundaries with your supervisor Approaches to handle dislike towards your boss or coworkers Devising a plan to address feelings of being underpaid or undervalued Techniques to overcome the Sunday scaries (fear or anxiety about the upcoming workweek) How to conduct a silent retreat at home Tactics to combat the stress associated with an "always on" culture The key moments in this episode are: 00:01:10 - Importance of Being Happy at Work 00:05:33 - Job as Passion 00:10:16 - Framework for Purpose-driven Work 00:12:17 - Discovering Your Exceptional Abilities 00:13:08 - Aligning with Your Values 00:13:55 - Finding Joy in Your Work 00:16:33 - Making an Impact 00:17:31 - Assessing Your Needs 00:24:03 - Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing 00:26:31 - Invisible Labor and Boundaries 00:29:41 - Dealing with Difficult Bosses and Coworkers 00:32:35 - Transitioning to a Different Career 00:36:30 - Prioritizing Your Worth and Advocating for Yourself 00:38:30 - Addressing Undervalued Professions and Creating Value 00:39:21 - Balancing Side Hustles and Self-Care 00:43:40 - Designing Work Based on Personal Energy 00:48:24 - Importance of Time Management 00:49:08 - Mitigating Sunday Scaries 00:50:30 - Prioritizing Tasks 00:53:28 - Using Notion App for Organization 01:01:52 - Entrepreneurship as a Journey of Growth Quotes I don't think that there's actually a right or wrong way to do our careers. It's really individual to each of us. - Amina AlTai When we're not aligned with the values of an organization, it's really hard to feel motivated and to play all out for it. - Amina AlTai We spend more of our heartbeats at work than we do anywhere else. It should feel really freaking amazing if we can get there. - Amina AlTai Connect with Liz Moody Website: https://www.lizmoody.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizmoody/ Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai
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