Why Roles Are Important
Every person fulfills different roles in their life: child, partner, friend, colleague, parent – and many more.
These roles provide structure, but they can also create stress when expectations are unclear or contradictory.
Typical Challenges
- Overload: trying to fulfill several roles at the same time.
- Role conflicts: e.g., professional demands vs. family obligations.
- Unclear expectations: from others or from yourself.
- Loss of self: when you only live the role and no longer yourself.
Ways to a Healthy Understanding of Roles
- Reflection: becoming aware of which roles you have.
- Setting boundaries: clear separation between roles (e.g., work and private life).
- Prioritization: not all roles are equally important at the same time.
- Authenticity: consciously shaping roles instead of just fulfilling expectations.
First Steps
- Write down your most important roles.
- Check: Which roles give me strength, which ones take it away?
- Find small rituals to switch between roles (e.g., clothing, location, short breaks).
- Remember: You are more than your roles.
Your Next Step
A clear understanding of roles relieves stress and strengthens your identity.
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- with reflection tools for your roles,
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- with exercises that strengthen your authenticity.
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