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15. Is Your Job Still Right For You? Reflecting on Perspective and Mental Wellbeing with Dr. Ruth White
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Dr. Ruth White, a renowned expert in stress management, a mental health advocate, a therapist, and a professor, joins Whitney Knox Lee to explore stress management, mental wellness and work-life balance.
The conversation delves into recognizing when a job no longer aligns with an individual's values and life goals, taking into account lifestyle choices and financial decisions made along the way. Ruth introduces the concept of "non-promotable work" and provides practical strategies to prevent the overwhelming burden of such tasks.
Ruth shares from her personal experience how she has aligned her work life and personal values, and how her needs and lifestyle choices inform her career moves. As a single parent to an adult child, a caretaker to aging parents, and a lover of travel, Ruth reflects on how different career roles served her life during different periods.
Shifting the discussion towards mental health, the latter part of this episode emphasizes the power of perspective and choice. Ruth highlights the ability of individuals to shape their mindset and discover joy even in challenging circumstances. She encourages professionals of color to recognize their inherent power and not be hindered by fear. Ruth's message promotes the idea of freeing one's mind, focusing on joy, and understanding the profound impact of perspective on mental health and overall well-being.
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Find Ruth online at WellMindPlus.com and on LinkedIn.
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