Work dread. You know the feeling even if you didn’t know it had a name. It is that sensation in the pit of your stomach when you realize that the start of your workday or workweek is fast approaching, and you don’t want it to come. Maybe you sit in your car for an extra 10 minutes and allow yourself to finish a podcast episode. Or perhaps you doom scroll on social media for a few minutes before taking a deep breath, getting out of your car, and starting your day. Why is it happening, and how can we move past it?
In this discussion with Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma and Dr. Michael Hersh, they openly explore the concept of work dread, emphasizing that it’s a normal emotion. Dr. Hersh stresses the significance of becoming aware of the underlying reasons for our dread and suggests a helpful strategy: focusing on the positive aspects of our day that bring us joy and fulfillment.
Dr. DePalma further elaborates on how incorporating a gratitude practice into our daily routine can effectively combat work dread. They both emphasize that we have a choice in how we approach this emotion, and we don’t have to suffer in dread. Tune in to their conversation for valuable tips and insights on managing work dread.
What you will learn:
- What is work dread?
- Focus on parts of your day that bring you joy
- How to do a daily gratitude practice
- Implementing habit stacking
Featured:
- Learn more about Dr. Michael Hersh’s program at Better Physician Life, including 1-to-1 physician coaching and the associated online course, by visiting his website HERE.
- Learn more about Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma’s programs with Thought Work,MD, including 1-to-1 coaching for individuals, group coaching cohorts for organizations, and her online self-study courses HERE.
