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Scenario

Why job loss feels personal even when you know it's not

My company laid me off after fifteen years and I know it's not personal but I can't stop taking it personally and feeling worthless.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Professional identity becomes so intertwined with self-worth that external validation's removal triggers existential questioning beyond rational understanding of circumstances.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with ACT — acceptance and commitment?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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