imposter syndrome

When Your Job Defines You (and what to do about it)

When Your Job Defines You (and what to do about it)

There’s one aspect of burnout that’s particularly insidious because it masquerades as an aspiration. This is the conflation of career identity with personal identity. In this post I explore, through my own experiences, what it means to identify your whole self with your job or career, and the health and life consequences that can result. I also offer some tips for escaping this situation, re-defining your self, and reclaiming your worth- so you can live a happier life!