EP359 - Dr. Karen Doll - How To Build Psychological Fitness

“I like the idea of considering the workplace to become a
source of well-being, rather than a source of
distress.”
-Dr. Karen Doll


As bookkeepers, we understand the finite nature of available
resources. We find the balance in our clients’ books. And yet
when it comes to ourselves, we often don’t consider the nature of
our own available resources. This could be our emotional
capacity, our time or our energy. We work flat out, not stopping
to consider the long-term impact on our physical, mental and
emotional well-being.


Taking time to evaluate of our needs and allocate the necessary
resources to keep us happy and healthy isn’t selfish. The selfish
act is burning ourselves out and putting our clients’ resources
or our employees’ jobs at risk by overpromising and
under-delivering due to burnout.


Dr. Karen Doll, a consulting psychologist with over 25 years of
experience, is this episode's featured guest. She has spent her
career helping people build psychological fitness. Her approach
champions the need for whole-person development in the workplace,
by creating conditions at work that support people in their
well-being.


Being honest and open isn’t easy. We know our clients and
employees depend on us for certainty. But struggling people can’t
help with the struggles of others. If you are struggling to
manage your mental health and aren’t sure of what to do about it,
this is the episode to get you thinking about your psychological
fitness and self-compassion.


During this interview, you'll learn...



The value of managing our mental & physical
health


How to attune to your well-being needs


The importance of cultivating psychological
fitness 



To find out more about Karen, click here.


Connect with her on LinkedIn and
Instagram.


Visit this link to get her book.


Time Stamps    


01:30 - Karen talks about her career journey 
03:53 - Facing the post-pandemic world 
06:12 - Avoiding common mistakes in workplace mental health
10:25 - Managing our own mental health 
12:40 - Karen talks about the value of her book
16:18 - The impact of good physical & mental
health 
20:47 - Practices to keep you in tune with your
health 
29:40 - Getting in touch with Karen 

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