Mantra with Jemma Sbeg I Am More Than My Job
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Aug 4, 2025 This discussion centers around the mantra 'I Am More Than My Job,' challenging the societal norm of tying self-worth to professional roles. It highlights the importance of balancing work with personal passions, encouraging listeners to embrace a multi-hyphenate identity. The conversation explores rediscovering hobbies and interests outside of work, and emphasizes setting boundaries to cultivate a richer, more fulfilling life. Reflective prompts inspire a deeper connection with one’s true self and aspirations beyond career achievements.
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Losing Self After Quitting Her Job
- Jemma describes quitting her full-time job to focus on her podcast and then realizing she'd lost other parts of herself.
- That realization left her bored, overly invested in work, and in need of regrowing a multidimensional identity.
Rebuild Identity With Short Commitments
- Make a list of activities you've always wanted to try and sign up for short courses to rebuild interests outside work.
- Use those commitments as non-work destinations that occupy your evenings and restore variety.
End Your Day Without Work
- Stop checking work last before bed and replace that routine with non-screen activities like reading or coloring.
- That nightly boundary helps your mind detach from work and improves rest.