Modern Wisdom #194 - Gail Golden - Ending The Struggle For Work-Life Balance
Jul 9, 2020
Gail Golden, a management psychologist and author of "Curating Your Life," dives into the quest for work-life balance. She shares effective strategies for prioritizing what truly matters, tackling the blur between personal and professional boundaries. Gail emphasizes the power of embracing mediocrity, mastering self-discipline, and the significance of energy management for sustainable productivity. Listeners will gain insights into curating their lives and the leadership responsibilities that can shape workplace culture positively.
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Asymmetry of Perception
- Chris Willx mentions a PhD student and a mother of five who outwardly seem to have it all together.
- Gail Golden realizes that even she is perceived as someone with a perfect life, despite her internal struggles.
Energy Management
- Focus on managing energy, not time, as time is fixed.
- Ask yourself two questions: "Do I want to use my energy for this?" and "What will I do less of?"
Curating Your Life
- Identify your priorities ("exhibit") and focus on them.
- Eliminate non-essential tasks and be comfortable with "good enough" for less important ones.
