Turn every coaching session into recaps, worksheets, and next steps

Reflecting on work identity — How much importance do you place on your work identity, and how does it define you? Have you felt stress or burnout from identifying mostly with your job?

Building a diversified identity — List three non-work activities that bring you joy. How often do you actually make time for them?

Establishing boundaries — Where is it hardest to separate work from personal life, and what intentional space could you protect this week?

1. Stop chasing the “perfect job” and accept a good-enough one as enough.

2. Name two sources of identity and meaning outside of work.

3. Protect one recurring block of non-work time each week.

4. Watch for early signs of burnout and act before they compound.

Reflecting on our session: let’s embrace a “good enough job”

Hi [Client] — I really enjoyed our conversation. A few takeaways worth holding onto:

Both sides are noble — loving your work, and doing what you have to so you can do what you love elsewhere, are equally valid.

Build multiple containers of meaning, not just work — and set boundaries to protect them. That’s your best defense against burnout.

Start small and think long-term. Progress happens one step at a time. Talk soon →

1. How does a “good enough job” challenge the cultural push to find the perfect one?

2. Where does the pressure to make work your whole identity come from?

3. What does a healthier relationship with work look like for you specifically?

4. Which non-work activities most reinforce the person you want to be?

Think of work like a pizza. Some people have a pizza they absolutely love — they’ve turned their passion into a career.

But not everyone’s pizza is their favorite, and that’s okay. Even a “good enough” pizza leaves plenty of room for happiness from everything else on the table.

So instead of hunting for the perfect slice, build a well-rounded meal. It’s not about the perfect job — it’s the combination of ingredients that makes a fulfilling life.