How Work Can Save You in Hard Times | Episode #154

Waking Up | 30 Day FREE TRIAL wakingup.com/drmike Dr. Mike explains how deep, focused work can help during hard times by breaking the brooding loop, restoring your sense of control, and giving you real wins when life feels chaotic. This is not a replacement for therapy, but it can be a powerful tool if you respect your limits and avoid burnout. Timestamps: 00:22 - Work Restores Control 00:57 - Work as Therapy in Hard Times 01:42 - Therapy Works, But Has Limits 04:03 - The Brooding Trap 05:16 - Why Work Can Pull You Out 05:53 - Deep Work Breaks the Loop 08:25 - Deep Focus Feels Good 09:37 - Reclaiming Your Locus of Control 12:56 - Creating Value Raises Your Mood 16:01 - Praise, Promotion, and Money 19:59 - The Burnout Warning 22:17 - Mike’s Real Examples Dr. Mike chats about all things progress, especially technology, futurism, morality, meaning, and personal growth. Join in the fun, share your opinion in the comments, and let us know what video topics you’d like to see in the future! If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology!    / @renaissanceperiodization