BLUF
A modern obsession is with extraordinary achievement at work or in life. People, especially youth, are simultaneously told they can ‘’be anything’’, yet they are increasingly ill-equipped to find meaning in being ordinary resulting in disappointment or depression.Learning Outcomes:
- Define aspirational inflation
- Appreciate that aspirational achievement may overshadow other achievements
- Develop self-esteem strategies to counter aspirational inflation
- Promote self-esteem strategies within workplace
