Episode 38 - The Dangers of Trying to Prove Yourself
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When you're under pressure at work, the natural response is to want to prove yourself. Whether you're in a new job, you've been promoted or a new boss comes in you want to make sure you make the right impression
But feeling pressured to prove yourself comes with some downsides - in this episode we explore the risks and some strategies to help avoid them
Key points from this episode
- When and why you might feel under pressure to prove yourself
- How being under scrutiny can increase the risk of burnout
- How a tendency for people pleasing can increase the sense of pressure to prove yourself
- The risks of trying to be the person with the best ideas
- The importance of being an encourager for yourself as well as others
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