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  • How to stop overthinking your career decisions

    How to stop overthinking your career decisions
    2026/06/07
    Episode 36 of Workplace Wellbeing with Fexingo: Lucas and Luna tackle the hidden career cost of overthinking. They explore why analysis paralysis is often mistaken for diligence, how it drains energy and stalls momentum, and what concrete steps you can take to break the loop. Lucas shares research from Columbia Business School showing that overthinkers are 40% less likely to act on a promising opportunity within 48 hours. Luna challenges the idea that more information always leads to better decisions, and they discuss the 'good enough' framework used by successful founders and executives. If you've ever spent hours weighing options only to feel stuck, this episode offers a practical way forward. Plus, a brief moment on how listener support keeps the show ad-free and independent. #Overthinking #AnalysisParalysis #CareerDecisions #DecisionFatigue #MentalHealth #Productivity #WorkplaceWellbeing #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #Psychology #BehavioralEconomics #ColumbiaBusinessSchool #GoodEnough #Momentum #ActionOverPerfection #SelfDoubt #CareerGrowth Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 分
  • The Career Cost of Not Taking a Real Lunch Break

    The Career Cost of Not Taking a Real Lunch Break
    2026/06/06
    Episode 35 of Workplace Wellbeing with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna explore the hidden cost of skipping or multitasking through lunch at work. Drawing on Microsoft's 2024 Work Trend Index, which found that 62% of employees eat lunch at their desks while still working, and a study from the University of Illinois that showed a 15-minute break could restore focus by 40%, they discuss why the lunch break is not a luxury but a productivity lever. Lucas shares a personal story of burnout from consecutive sandwich-at-desk days, and Luna pushes back on the culture of performative busyness. They tie it to the broader trend of boundary erosion and offer one practical shift: a true 30-minute break away from screens. #LunchBreak #CareerWellbeing #WorkplaceWellness #Productivity #Boundaries #BurnoutPrevention #MentalHealthAtWork #Focus #MicrosoftWorkTrendIndex #DeskLunch #PerformativeBusyness #WorkLifeBalance #EnergyManagement #RestAndRecovery #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #WorkplaceWellbeingPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • The Career Cost of Not Taking a Real Lunch Break

    The Career Cost of Not Taking a Real Lunch Break
    2026/06/06
    Lucas and Luna dive into why skipping lunch doesn't make you more productive — it actually costs you focus, energy, and career momentum. They break down a 2025 University of Illinois study showing that workers who take a full 30-minute break away from their desk report 22% higher post-lunch concentration and 18% fewer errors on afternoon tasks. They also discuss the 'al desko' culture, how it subtly signals poor boundaries, and practical ways to reclaim your midday pause without guilt. Episode 34 of Workplace Wellbeing with Fexingo. #LunchBreak #Productivity #WorkplaceWellbeing #CareerHabits #BurnoutPrevention #MentalHealth #Boundaries #Focus #EnergyManagement #AlDesko #UniversityOfIllinois #Research #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #StressManagement #HealthyHabits #WorkLifeBalance Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • The Career Cost of Not Taking a Real Vacation

    The Career Cost of Not Taking a Real Vacation
    2026/06/05
    In this episode of Workplace Wellbeing with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore why many professionals never truly disconnect on vacation. Lucas shares a revealing Microsoft study from 2024 showing that 'productivity paranoia' leads managers to doubt remote workers' output even when they're on PTO. Luna pushes back on the 'always-on' hustle culture, citing a Harvard Business Review analysis of 5,000 employees that links partial vacation disconnection to 47% higher burnout risk. They debate the psychological trap of 'just checking in' and unpack the lost creativity that comes from never allowing cognitive downtime. Lucas names three practical steps: setting a vacation autoresponder that actually delegates, designating an emergency-contact proxy, and planning a re-entry buffer day. The conversation ends with Luna asking listeners to consider what their next vacation email signature says about their boundaries. No guilt, no hustle — just a grounded case for reclaiming the full break you're entitled to. #VacationBlackout #ProductivityParanoia #BurnoutPrevention #RemoteWork #MicrosoftStudy #HarvardBusinessReview #CognitiveRest #WorkplaceWellbeing #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #MentalHealthAtWork #DigitalDetox #Boundaries #PTO #AlwaysOnCulture #RestIsProductive #WorkLifeBalance Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • The Career Cost of Not Sending That Follow-Up Email

    The Career Cost of Not Sending That Follow-Up Email
    2026/06/05
    Lucas and Luna explore a quiet but costly workplace habit: failing to send a timely, effective follow-up email after a meeting, a conversation, or a pitch. Lucas cites research from Harvard Business Review showing that professionals who send a structured follow-up within 24 hours are 42% more likely to receive a positive response on their next request. They break down the anatomy of a good follow-up: a clear subject line, a one-sentence recap, a specific ask or next step, and a deadline. Luna shares a personal story about a missed promotion opportunity that traces back to a single follow-up email she never sent. They discuss why follow-ups feel awkward (fear of being pushy, imposter syndrome) and how to reframe them as a service to the recipient. The episode also touches on the difference between a follow-up and a nag, with practical tips on timing and tone. By the end, listeners have a simple checklist they can use before the end of the next business day. #FollowUpEmail #CareerAdvancement #WorkplaceCommunication #CareerCost #ProfessionalDevelopment #EmailEtiquette #ImposterSyndrome #HarvardBusinessReview #Promotion #Networking #BusinessCommunication #Productivity #CareerTips #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #WorkplaceWellbeing #MentalHealth Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 分
  • The Career Cost of Avoiding Difficult Conversations

    The Career Cost of Avoiding Difficult Conversations
    2026/06/04
    Episode 31 of Workplace Wellbeing with Fexingo tackles the hidden toll of dodging tough talks at work. Lucas and Luna break down a University of Chicago study showing that people overestimate the negative consequences of difficult conversations by about 40 percent—and explore why avoidance actually damages trust and career growth more than the conversation itself. They discuss a real case from a software team where a deferred conflict over project ownership led to a six-month delay and two resignations. You'll learn concrete scripts for opening a difficult conversation without triggering defensiveness, and why the 'savannah brain' response to confrontation is often counterproductive in modern offices. The hosts also touch on how companies like Google and Bridgewater have tried to institutionalize candor—with mixed results. If you've ever rehearsed a conversation for days only to say nothing, this episode offers a research-backed path forward. No fluff, just actionable insights for building courageous communication habits. #DifficultConversations #ConflictAvoidance #CareerCost #WorkplaceWellbeing #FexingoCareers #CommunicationSkills #CrucialConversations #RadicalCandor #FearOfConflict #PsychologicalSafety #CareerGrowth #LeadershipSkills #TeamDynamics #EmotionalIntelligence #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #WorkplacePsychology #CourageousConversations Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • How Saying No at Work Protects Your Energy and Career

    How Saying No at Work Protects Your Energy and Career
    2026/06/04
    In Episode 30 of Workplace Wellbeing with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the career cost of not saying no. They examine the difference between being a team player and being a people pleaser, using real examples like a software engineer who took on three extra projects and saw her work quality drop 30 percent. The hosts discuss the psychological research on 'opportunity cost of yes' and offer practical scripts for setting boundaries without burning bridges. Lucas explains how overcommitment can increase your cortisol levels and damage your reputation for deep work. Luna shares a personal story about learning to say no to a low-priority assignment and how it opened up time for a promotion-worthy project. This episode provides concrete strategies for protecting your focus and energy in a culture that rewards busyness. #SayingNo #WorkplaceBoundaries #CareerAdvancement #PeoplePleasing #DeepWork #EnergyManagement #ProfessionalGrowth #MentalHealthAtWork #StressManagement #WorkplaceWellbeing #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #Productivity #BurnoutPrevention #Assertiveness #WorkLifeBalance #TeamPlayer Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • How Over-Apologizing Undermines Your Authority at Work

    How Over-Apologizing Undermines Your Authority at Work
    2026/06/03
    Episode 29 of Workplace Wellbeing with Fexingo digs into a habit many of us don't notice: over-apologizing before we speak. Lucas and Luna unpack a 2024 study from the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology that found women in workplace meetings apologize up to 30% more often than men for the same situations—often for simple requests or opinions. They explore how phrases like 'Sorry to bother you' or 'This might be a dumb question' signal low status, reduce perceived competence, and can stall career growth. The hosts offer two practical swaps: replacing 'sorry' with 'thank you' (e.g., 'Thanks for your patience' instead of 'Sorry for the delay') and using a brief pause before speaking to avoid reflexive apologies. Tune in for a concrete, low-effort shift that can change how colleagues and managers perceive your confidence. #OverApologizing #WorkplaceAuthority #CareerConfidence #CommunicationSkills #PowerfulLanguage #WomenInTheWorkplace #ImposterSyndrome #MeetingEtiquette #VerbalHabits #ProfessionalDevelopment #SelfAdvocacy #PerceivedCompetence #StatusSignals #WorkplacePsychology #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #WorkplaceWellbeing Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分