What with the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, rising inflation and every other bit of bad news that has come out over the last two years, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and overworked all the time, especially if you work in the food industry. So on today’s episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we’re giving you some top tips on how to stay afloat and motivated when you’re going through a tough time.
What with the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, rising inflation and every other bit of bad news that has come out over the last two years, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and overworked all the time, especially if you work in the food industry. So on today’s episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we’re giving you some top tips on how to stay afloat and motivated when you’re going through a tough time.
We share our advice with you on how to build up your natural resilience by focusing on what you can control. Then we talk about reframing your mindset to give yourself agency instead of picturing yourself at the mercy of events around you. We also delve into the difference between resilience and toxic positivity and give you examples of how to make the most of the little moments of calm and joy in your day.
If you’d like to find out more about building up resilience in your life or in your workplace, you can get in touch with Amy on LinkedIn. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to catch more of our episodes and to show your support for the podcast.
Timestamps
[0:48] This week we’re talking about motivation!
[1:10] If you don’t work in the food industry, you don’t know how tough the last few years have been
[2:18] A lot of people are feeling really stuck right now
[3:48] It’s the build-up! Dealing with overwhelm
[7:20] Focus on what’s within your control
[9:02] It’s not easy, but it’s helpful
[10:30] How you frame your worries in your mind to give yourself agency
[12:45] A great example of positive thinking
[14:35] Toxic positivity vs. Resilience
[16:03] So what actions can you take in tough times? Start by looking after yourself
[19:10] An exercise to help you reflect on your previous successes
[20:50]How we take advantage of the little moments of joy
[23:38] Stepping off the parent hamster wheel
[26:00] It’s ok to ask for help
[27:24]And you can also help others
[29:07] “Everything is temporary and I’ve done my best”
[29:44] You’re more resilient than you think
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See you next time!