#10: How To Stop Striving And Start Thriving In Your Professional Life

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back

As a high-achiever, do you put ALL your success down to hard work?
Today, I’m talking about how to let go of unhealthy striving, so you can thrive in your career -- and life.
When you’ve worked hard to get where you are and have hit EVERY big goal you’ve set for yourself, it’s natural to attribute hard work to your success. After all, you have evidence it's supported you so far!
While there’s no doubt work ethic and drive help you get results -- the danger is when working hard becomes part of your identity...
So what are the signs YOUR identity is ingrained in hard work? And HOW do you remain ambitious without falling into a pattern of overwork and 'unhealthy striving'?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 game-changing secrets to help you stop striving and start thriving in your professional life.
You’ll learn:

• 3:08: The biggest lesson learnt through my clients and own lived experience which you need to know to thrive at work
• 4:24: 3 powerful questions to create YOUR vision for success and figure out the right career goals
• 7:35: What holds you back from getting results -- and the one core belief you MUST adopt to successfully reach your goals
• 11:43: A big personal challenge life threw at me -- and 3 simple practices to support YOU during setbacks or times of uncertainty
• 15:41: My final words of wisdom so you can stop striving and start thriving

This episode is incredibly raw, honest -- and as always, packed with practical strategies you can immediately implement. So hit play NOW and let’s dive in!
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