If you keep working on it, it has to work.....

About this episode

The hosts discuss the negative impact of relentless hard work on mental health and suggest realistic goal setting and support.

We have all read motivational statements on social media and pop psychology, but what happens when that statement actually negatively impacts our mental health and wellbeing? The hosts, Julia Rogers and Angela Quinones, challenge the common belief that if you keep working hard on something, it will eventually work out. They share personal experiences where instead this led to frustration and sense of not feeling enough. Instead suggest to keep goals and effort realistic, pivot goals when necessary and find the right support when things are not working the way we expected. (01:11) Exploring the notion that "If You Keep Working on It, It Has to Work" (03:53) Sometimes it is better to rearrange what you’re doing to make it work. (04:40) Sense of frustration. Stop-Refllect. (06:09) The Importance of Thoughts, Reflection, Consideration and Analytical Skills (07:53) Question yourself, without sabotaging (07:58) The need for balance between hard work and realistic expectations through reflection and critical thinking. (08:25) Realign and Pivot Goals if you need to (10:50) Realism vs Unrealistic Dreams (12:25) Awareness

People in this episode

Hosts: Julia Rogers, Angela Quinones

Topics covered

• motivation
• mental health
• goal setting
• realism
• self reflection

Keywords

• motivation
• mental health
• goal setting
• realism
• self improvement
• reflection
• critical thinking

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