One thing that I’ve realised this year, is the need to separate my self-worth from what I do. I’ve often felt stress and pressure to perform, often getting into depressive cycles and paralysis. My sense of self has been tied to how I perceive myself performing. The need to separate that from an intrinsic value of myself has become obvious. It’s transformed the way I look at myself and what I do in the world.
So, so important! Our identities are naturally wrapped up in our work, which is a significant challenge when people retire. I've worked with so many clients over the past twenty years who felt utterly 'lost' when they stopped working. But we're not talking enough about the connection between our self-worth and what we do. Thanks for sharing this, and I'm pleased to hear the realisation has transformed your worldview.
