118: Why You Have an Unhealthy Relationship with Work (The Science Behind It)

31/07/2025 19 min Episodio 118
118: Why You Have an Unhealthy Relationship with Work (The Science Behind It)

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The science behind why your brain craves busyness (Answer: dopamine)How I’ve been rewiring my busyness cravings (& how you can too)What “rest guilt” really means, and how to repattern it especially if you’re a first-gen immigrant like me5 questions to help you reconnect with the version of you beyond your job title.Resources Mentioned:Rest is Resistance by Tricia HersheyEpisode 114: My 1st Place Pitch Replay from SCMSDC and how I hit 2024 Revenue in May: You can listen to this 34-minute podcast episode on Apple or SpotifyWhere We Can Connect:Schedule a Business & Career Review call with me to see if it’s a good fit to work together: elainelou.com/callCheck out our 314 client reviewsFollow the Podcast on AppleFollow the Podcast on SpotifyFollow Elaine on Instagram: @elainelou_Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn: Elaine Lou CartasCheck out our other podcasts for Women of Color

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