#79: Rahaf Harfoush - Burnout, the Burden of Syrian Immigration, and a Solution in the Perfect Calendar

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Jul 16

Written By Samuel Donner

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Episode Description

Today, Finding Founders sits down with Rahaf Harfoush, one of the most forward-thinking minds when it comes to productivity in the hyper-socialized working world. Immigrating from Syria at a young age, Rahaf has always had a strong work ethic, and this has fostered a journey of countless working environments each with their own rigors that have all contributed to her extensive knowledge of maximizing creative output in a healthy and sustainable way.

Authoring three books with substantial insight into the way technology has affected the world around us, Rahaf is a renowned digital anthropologist who knows what the rock bottom of mental burnout feels like, and has pulled herself out of it with the knowledge that she wants to share with the rest of the world. Rahaf wants to adjust the system that is the modern-day work environment into something that is more symbiotic, efficient, and ultimately, better for the well-being of everyone.

Show Notes

Childhood: Rahaf discusses immigrating at a very young age from Syria and what the culture disconnect was like.
College: Being equipped with a strong work ethic and great business advice, Rahaf looks for her path in life.
Burnout: Diving into her professional pursuits, Rahad details the first time she experienced mental burnout.
Aftermath: Rahaf discusses how mental burnout affected her and others in the workplace, and her wanting to find a way to deal with it.
Positive Strides: Rahaf shares her insight into what causes mental burnout, and how society and culture play seismic roles in creative output.
Questions: Rahaf takes questions from listeners who share personal experiences with mental burnout.
Finding Priorities: Rafah finishes by providing some key points that have helped her from being overwhelmed by her work.

Links From the Episode

Rahaf Harfoush: https://rahafharfoush.com/

Books: https://rahafharfoush.com/books

The Artist’s Way: https://www.theartistswaybook.com/

Julia Cameron: https://juliacameronlive.com/

Symptoms of Clinical Depression: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20356007

Burnout is now officially recognized as a medical condition. Here are the symptoms you should know about: https://www.businessinsider.com/burnout-is-now-a-clinical-syndrome-2019-5

How Pleasant Activity Scheduling Helps Reduce Depression: https://www.verywellmind.com/pleasant-activity-scheduling-4779965

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Samuel Donner

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