“What fills your cup?”
A lifetime of reinforcing that “doing more” = “doing better”. Is the reason many of us find ourselves workaholics later in life.
But what is at the root? Is it perfectionism? Is it workaholism? How do you unpack the two and figure out how to grapple with each set of voices so you quiet them and show up fully in work and life.
Brittany takes us on her journey. It took a problem bigger than she could outwork (and a panic attack) – to hit the moment where workaholism (and perfectionism) weren’t working for her anymore.
Key Takeaways
Key Moments
{6:03} “Our patterns run deep, the way we show up, the things we do, the belief systems we hold, those were built over decades. And they were reinforced daily over decades. And so for me to think I was gonna make huge changes in 500 people from my desk at the office, was delusional.”
{8:57} “It's not part of my identity that I would ever be fired or told I wasn't doing a good job. But that's what happened.”
{12:07} “Being an employee, it [workaholism] was more rewarded, almost. The reward path was clearer as an employee to support being a workaholic because if I did more, if I helped people out more, if I just kept saying yes, then I got positive rewards for it.”
{15:42} “Instead of making that energy and focus about me, I made it about being in service of others. And that felt so much better.”
{20:04} “What fills your cup? Like what do you engage in where you leave with better energy than you came into it?”
More about Brittany
Brittany empowers entrepreneurs and leaders to become confident leaders, build better teams, and catalyze culture change. She hosts a weekly podcast, Eye Openers, to share stories of overcoming challenges in running a small business and capitalizing on your best opportunities. Businesses hire Brittany to improve performance, develop leaders, and build company culture. Brittany is obsessed with mastering human motivation and perfecting business management. Away from the office, Brittany is a mom to two little girls and loves to kitesurf!
Get in touch with Brittany
Email: brittany@brittanydrozd.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanydrozd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittdrozd/
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