College Experiences That Helped a Manager IA at Compass Diversified Succeed
Barbara, a Manager - IA at Compass Diversified, emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance to avoid burnout, stating "always step back and realize that...you have to take care of yourself as well". This involves prioritizing personal well-being alongside career goals, ensuring "physically, mentally you're doing the things that you love to do as a person" for sustained success.
Work-Life Balance, Stress Management, Self-Care, Resilience, Career Longevity
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Barbara Anderson
Manager - IA
Compass Diversified
Makerere University Kampala
Makerere University Kampala, BSc Agri-Business Management
Business & Related
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Finance
Scholarship Recipient, Immigrant
Video Highlights
1. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial for long-term career success and preventing burnout.
2. Prioritizing self-care, including physical and mental health, is essential for sustained productivity and well-being.
3. Remember to engage in hobbies and activities outside of work to avoid getting overwhelmed and losing sight of personal well-being
Transcript
What's one lesson you've learned that has proven significant in your career?
Gosh, there are so many lessons; it's hard to pick just one. But I think the most important one is staying grounded.
You know, I feel like sometimes when you get into work, you can get carried away. And that's okay because I'm a workaholic. I don't say that in a way like, "Oh, I'm a workaholic," but I tend to get carried away because I want to get things done.
I want to stay afloat in a busy career so I'm not drowning. But it's always good to step back and realize that, as a person, you need to find balance. You have to take care of yourself as well; it's very important.
You need to stay healthy, mentally and physically, to be able to continue pursuing the career you want. I've seen people who loved their jobs but just worked themselves into burnout and walked away completely.
So, while it's good to meet your targets and achieve your objectives at work, always step back every now and then and ask, "How am I doing on a personal level?" Am I also doing the other things I love to do as a person?
What about my hobbies? Am I taking a little bit of time to reset and make sure that I'm okay? Over the years, I remember working so hard during busy times, and I would get sick every time things slowed down.
You forget to eat. You're living off adrenaline, drinking energy drinks, and pushing your body to do things it shouldn't. Then, when things slow down, you're sick and spend the time recuperating.
So, always take time to step back and make sure physically and mentally you're doing the things you love to do as a person. Because to achieve your career goals, you need to be healthy and well.
Whatever you need to do, go fishing, hang out with friends, do something you love. Take that time every now and then to just sit back. Don't get so involved that you forget who you are as a person while pursuing your career objectives.
I think that's probably one lesson I need to keep telling myself always, because a lot of people tend to lose track of that, and it's important.
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