Episode 122: When Purpose Starts to Feel Like a Prison
You used to love this work. You believed in it. You stayed up all night, sacrificed time with friends and family, and pushed through burnout because you cared so much. But what happens when the purpose that once inspired you now feels like a burden?
In this final May episode of “The Doctor You Said You’d Be” series, I’m talking about how the early messages we receive about purpose, service, and sacrifice can trap us in roles that no longer reflect how we want to live. If you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting less hustle, more time, or just something different, this one’s for you.
We’ll discuss:
When purpose can be used to justify overworking, and why that narrative needs to change.
How your values can stay the same, but your methods need to evolve.
The belief that working less means you care less, and how to challenge it.
What happens when you stop treating exhaustion like a badge of honor.
You’re allowed to evolve. You’re allowed to want different. You’re allowed to build a career that honors where you started and supports where you're going.
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