Description: From the moment we ask children what they want to “be” when they grow up, the dream job is exalted as if it is life’s ultimate objective. Many entangle their identities with their jobs, with predictable damage to happiness, well-being, and professional success. Examine how work dominates Americans’ lives—and the challenge of letting go. Based on groundbreaking reporting and interviews with Michelin star chefs, Wall Street bankers, overwhelmed teachers and other workers across the American economy, discover what we lose when work is more than a job. Rather than treat work as a calling or a dream, examine how to reframe work as a part of life rather than the entirety of life. What does it mean for a job to be good enough? Through provocative critique and deep reporting, critique the myths that keep us chained to our jobs. By exposing the lies we--and our employers--tell about the value of our labor, this course makes the urgent case for reclaiming our lives in a world centered around work.

Objectives: • Describe how identity entanglement with one's jobs affects damage to happiness, well-being, and professional success. • Explain what it means for a job to be good enough. • Understand the importance of reclaiming personal lives in a world centered around work.

Presenter(s): Athletic Trainer 360

Status: Active

Activity Difficulty Level: Advanced

Domains:

• Assessment
• Evaluation and Diagnosis
• Health Care Administration and Professional Responsibility
• Risk Reduction
• Wellness and Health Literacy
• Therapeutic Intervention

Format: Virtual Asynchronous - On Demand

Dual Credentials and JA: Athletic Trainers Only

Start Date & Time: 01/01/2025 12:01 AM CST

End Date & Time: 02/01/2028 11:59 PM CST

Cost: $38.00

Capacity: 1000