Escaping the 'Shoulds' and Embracing the Life You Really Want with Kandi Gongora

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Are you living a life based all the "shoulds" you've been told? Have you spent your whole career checking the boxes of societal expectations and ignoring your own personal well-being and fulfillment?
Tune into this episode featuring Kandi Gongora, Organizational Development & Workplace Well-Being expert as we discuss the influence of 'shoulds' in career choices, the detrimental effects of prioritizing work over personal health and relationships and tips on how to start making positive change in your life right now.
We dig into the challenges faced by breadwinners, the destructive culture of hustle and grind, and the significance of self-care and having supportive work environments in achieving a balanced and fulfilling life.
Takeaways
Create a supportive environment that allows you to prioritize self-care and well-being.

• Schedule time for yourself and make it a non-negotiable part of your day.
• Reframe productivity and rest as complementary rather than opposing forces.
• Choose and create the right environment that aligns with your values and needs.
• Start with yourself and understand your desires, non-negotiables, and life design.
• Assess your control and have conversations to create the life balance you desire.
• Design your life by focusing on your ideal day and what brings you joy.
• Negotiate for well-being and prioritize your mental and physical health.
• Consider fair compensation and life balance when evaluating job opportunities.
• Discover who you are beyond your roles and titles.
• Live your purpose by being true to yourself and embracing your unique qualities.
• Find joy in cozy moments and create spaces that bring you comfort and happiness.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Setting the Stage

01:30
The Influence of 'Shoulds' in Career Choices

05:16
The Impact of Work-Life Balance on Health

11:13
The Challenges of Being the Breadwinner

15:03
The Illusion of Chasing Success

18:26
Unlearning and Shifting Perspectives

22:06
The Destructive Culture of Hustle and Grind

25:03
The Wake-Up Call of Illness

28:01
Recreating Unhealthy Habits

32:29
Recognizing the Need for Change

35:14
Creating Mutually Beneficial Work Relationships

35:51
The Importance of Self-Care and Support Systems

36:05
Creating a Supportive Environment

37:00
Scheduling Time for Self-Care

38:32
Reframing Productivity and Rest

39:29
Choosing and Creating the Right Environment

40:18
Starting with Yourself

41:43
Assessing Control and Having Conversations

42:41
Designing Your Life

43:33
Understanding Your Ideal Day

44:31
Negotiating for Well-Being

45:43
Fair Compensation and Life Balance

46:11
Discovering Who You Are

47:52
Living Your Purpose

48:21
Finding Joy in Coziness

49:47
Creating Moments of Stillness

50:24
Favorite Cozy Spot

51:03
Go-To Feel Good Song

52:23
Dancing and Being Carefree

53:07
Taking Care of Your Future Self

53:26
Making Each Day Worth It

54:20
Connecting with Kandi Gongora
To learn more about Kandi Gongora you can connect with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k

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