Survival Nick
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Survival Nick
Balancing Work and Life with Teddy Chan
Balancing Work and Life with Teddy Chan
Balancing Work and Life with Teddy Chan
Sunday 15th May 2022
Nick chats with Teddy Chan about work-life balance, sharing personal stories and tips on maintaining mental health on 'Survival Nick's Mental Health Survival Guide'.
48 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Balancing Act: Work, Life, and Mental Health with Teddy Chan
I feel like I work so much that I don't know how to value monetary gains. I don't know, right, I value time so much that I don't even know how to place a value on it right, like a monetary figure.
Imagine juggling a family business while trying to maintain your sanity. In this episode of 'Survival Nick's Mental Health Survival Guide', Nick sits down with his friend Teddy Chan, the owner of China Cafe in Plattsburgh, NY, to talk about the elusive work-life balance. Teddy works over a hundred hours a week, yet he manages to carve out time for his family and personal interests. How does he do it? And more importantly, how does it affect his mental health?
Nick and Teddy dive into these questions with raw honesty and practical advice. They discuss setting boundaries, being efficient with time, and the critical role of self-care. Teddy shares his love for music and movies as a way to stay motivated and focused. He also emphasizes the importance of finding joy outside of work, whether it's through hobbies or spending quality time with loved ones. Both Nick and Teddy acknowledge that achieving work-life balance isn't a walk in the park.
It requires constant effort and can significantly impact one's mental health. They talk about the dangers of burnout and the necessity of taking breaks. Teddy values time over money and stresses the importance of aligning your job with your personal values and priorities. This episode is a treasure trove of relatable experiences and actionable tips for anyone struggling to find that sweet spot between work and life.
Tune in for an engaging conversation that reminds us all of the importance of taking care of our mental health while pursuing our goals.