Divorcing Your Résumé - How to Untangle Your Self-Worth from Your Output

Patricia Tiggs

Summary

For many of us, the question 'What do you do?' has become synonymous with 'Who are you?' In a culture that celebrates hustle and equates productivity with purpose, we have married our identities to our job titles. We've become so fused with our work that a layoff, a career change, or even a quiet Tuesday afternoon can trigger an identity crisis. This book is your guide to a conscious uncoupling—a divorce from the notion that your value is measured by your professional output. Through a blend of personal narrative, relatable case studies, and actionable advice, you'll explore the roots of 'workism' and how our society has turned careers into a new religion.
Discover how the slow merger of self and work happens, often without our consent, leaving us feeling hollow and anxious when our professional lives shift. This isn't just another book about work-life balance; it's a manual for rebuilding your sense of self from the ground up. Learn to conduct an 'Entanglement Audit' to see just how deeply your identity is tied to your job, and follow the practical, step-by-step 'SPLIT Protocol' to begin the separation process. This book provides the tools to detox from the constant pressure to produce and to establish a 'Worth Floor'—a foundational, unshakeable belief in your intrinsic value that exists independently of any job title or performance review.
If you've ever felt the sting of a layoff, the paralysis of a career pivot, or the quiet void of an empty calendar, you are not alone. This book is a compassionate and insightful companion for anyone navigating a life transition or simply seeking a more resilient and authentic way to live and work. It's for the high-achievers, the recently unemployed, and anyone who suspects there must be more to life than the next promotion.
By divorcing your résumé, you'll do more than just survive a career change; you'll reclaim your identity, rediscover your passions, and build a life rich with meaning that no corporate restructuring can take away. It's time to untangle your self-worth from your output and find out who you are when you're not working.

Available since: 05/05/2026.

Print length: 270 pages.

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