What I Learned from Losing Myself in a Job I “Should Have Loved” | S2E13

Lauren shares her personal journey of navigating her 20s, the challenges of balancing career ambitions with mental health, and the importance of setting boundaries to maintain self-identity. She shares her experience navigating a high-pressure consulting job and the personal development lessons she learned throughout her career. If you’re looking for some relatable self-help content, you’ve come to the right place. Key Topics The trap of high-paying jobs and losing yourself The importance of mental health support and therapy Strategies for setting boundaries and avoiding burnout The impact of work environment on personal well-being Unlearning attachment to job titles for self-identity Takeaways It's normal to seek therapy and medication for mental health Setting strict work boundaries is crucial for well-being High-stress jobs can leak into personal life and cause burnout Your job does not define your worth or identity Small daily actions can help reclaim your mental health Chapters 01:45 The trap of losing yourself in a high-paying job 02:51 Experience at Deloitte and the pursuit of stability 05:30 Working in a high-stress environment 09:20 Realizing the importance of boundaries and mental health 11:34 Practical steps to protect your mental health and identity If you know someone who could benefit from listening to this episode, please share it with them. As always, I welcome your thoughts and feedback. You can also support the podcast by subscribing, rating, reviewing, and/or commenting on your favorite platform. Thank you! 🙂 Newsletter: ⁠https://thenakedtruthwithlauren.kit.com/newsletter⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thenakedtruth.pod⁠ Contact Us: ⁠https://www.thenakedtruthwithlauren.com/contact Shout out to Kit for the sleek recording studio! If you wanna check it out, sign up for Kit here: https://partners.kit.com/nzfqdmp0mqo6?_gl=1*1mhx13u*_gcl_au*MTk2MjA1NDIwNi4xNzkxMjI3Mzg1 Thank you to our partners this week: Cozy Earth: Get 21% off bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more with code TRUTH at https://promocode.to/cozy-earth/truth-4zy More Labs: Get 25% off clinically proven recovery energy drinks with code NAKED at https://promocode.to/more-labs/naked-tjj  #mentalhealth #selfhelp #personaldevelopment #careerboundaries #therapy #wellness #selfimprovement