In today’s “lean-in” culture, we’re conditioned to equate self-worth with productivity. As a result, it’s easy to forget how to simply be. Time for self-reflection and joy often falls by the wayside.
Many professionals, especially those juggling careers and parenthood, feel this way. Years of striving for achievement, coupled with prioritizing everyone else’s needs, can leave you disconnected from yourself. The journey to rediscovery and balance starts with self-knowledge.
Luckily, Chapter 7 of Lean Out: A Professional Woman’s Guide to Finding Authentic Work-Life Balance gives you a framework for gaining more self-knowledge. Major highlights include spending time with yourself, cultivating self-compassion, and learning more through choice assessments.
I hope you enjoy the reading of this chapter!
What’s your favorite way to know yourself better? Share your thoughts by leaving a comment below!
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