PEACE at Work: How to Evaluate How Sustainable Your Work Life is

BurnoutMisfit to Master Plan
Written By Veronica Yao

When it comes to professional development, most neurodivergent professionals aren’t looking for prestige or status. They’re looking for a way to build a sustainable work life and minimize instances of burnout along the way.

It’s no wonder that so many of us experience a vicious cycle of burnout (check out the free lesson and worksheet here!). Watch the video to learn about the 5 elements of PEACE at work, and how it can help you move towards a career that supports the life you want to live.


The video above is the second lesson in Misfit to Master Plan: How to Build a Sustainable Work Life, created and delivered by neurodivergent career coach, Veronica Yao. You can learn more about this online course here.

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