Why You Overwork, People-Please, or Freeze at Work (And What to Do)

Feeling stuck, anxious, or constantly burned out at work? Your attachment style could be the missing piece. In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, career coach Theresa White explores how your early attachment style, secure, anxious, avoidant, or disorganized, shapes how you show up in your career. From how you handle feedback to why you overwork, people-please, or freeze in high-pressure situations, these unconscious patterns could be the reason you feel stuck in the wrong job or overwhelmed by burnout.

Theresa shares coaching insights and personal stories to help you reframe old career choices with compassion, not shame. You’ll walk away with practical mindset shifts and a deeper understanding of why certain roles drain you, and what kinds of environments actually support your nervous system, values, and growth.

If you’ve ever thought:

“Why do I stay in roles that exhaust me?”

“Why does feedback hit so hard?”

“Why do I always feel like I’m not doing enough?”

This episode will give you a powerful new lens to answer those questions and make more aligned, empowered decisions in your career.

🎧 You’ll Learn:

How attachment styles influence your career, leadership, and workplace behavior

Why trauma-informed career clarity matters

How to rewire over-functioning, avoidance, or perfectionism

Real steps to create emotional safety in your job search or next role

🕒 Episode Guide

00:00 Introduction: Finding Your Career Clarity

00:53 Understanding Burnout and Misalignment

02:48 Attachment Theory and Career Choices

06:02 Exploring Attachment Styles

14:00 Real-Life Examples and Patterns

22:15 Reframing Past Experiences

31:12 Moving Forward with Self-Awareness

42:21 Conclusion and Next Steps

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www.CareerBloomCoaching.com

Free career resources:

• Impact-Driven Job Guide
• 12 Days of Career Goals
• Transferable Skills Guide

Career coaching & services:

• Career Clarity Formula
• Deep Dive 1:1 Coaching Session
• Book your free career clarity call

💬 Want personalized support? Book a free 30-minute career clarity call → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/consultation

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