Competing with colleagues won’t serve your sense of work-life balance.
This edition of Good@Work explores how to feel great about work without competing.
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Thank you for this question and for your vulnerability.

My second piece of advice is understanding that comparison is the thief of joy.
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Furthermore, realize that the heart of your issue seems to be in your own perception.

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Its your perception that the work you are doing, compared to that of your colleagues, is subpar.
Once you get clear on that, you are, in turn, being kind to yourself.
In the New Year, you could decide what a higher output might look like for you.
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Next, as you gain clarity, think about redefining what works means right now.
Have you had a conversation about what is expected of you and how you are meeting those expectations?
You might be pleasantly surprised by whats to come from initiating that conversation.

And even if not, you will gain understanding of how your work manager is perceiving your work.
So, what if you flip self-actualization on its head and make it team-centric?
I believe the most well-rounded employees also serve as great peer mentors.

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Are you in a position where you might put your teammates in a position to succeed?
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