16. Are You Too Emotionally Invested in Your Work?

🚨 Early bird enrollment is now open for the next cohort of Melody’s signature program RESILIENT! Save $500 for a limited time: melodywilding.com/resilient Work has a way of taking over our lives, especially when we're passionate about what we do. In this episode, we dive into the telltale signs you might be too emotionally invested in your job and what to do about it. From taking criticism personally to compulsively checking emails during family dinner, we explore why high achievers often struggle to maintain healthy boundaries with work. You'll discover practical strategies to protect your well-being without dimming your drive, including how to create effective transitions between work and home life, handle feedback more objectively, and build an identity that exists beyond your job title. Connect with Melody: FREE NEWSLETTER: Psychology at Work Weekly Get on the Waitlist for Speak Like a Senior Leader™ Follow Melody on LinkedIn Follow Melody on Instagram Get Melody's new book, Managing Up