Burnout = Blackout

🚒 I’m learning that burnout causes blackout. Extreme work hours and pressure deplete your ability to make thoughtful choices. Everything just looks bleak.

If you're overworked and out of balance - feeling lost, unmotivated, disengaged and purposeless - NO job will feel like the right one. The joy of achievement and the thrill of a challenge are overshadowed by the relentless grind.

Personally, when I feel this way, I can’t see the positives in my current situation or pick-up the scent of a better one. I know I need to address the burnout before making any big decisions.

So, please remember:

- Ask yourself: Are your current work habits sustainable? Are they allowing you to thrive, or merely survive?

- Burnout feels like dread of the coming day; like it’s hard to muster the energy to re-engage.

- Admitting burnout is an act of courage and self-awareness. It’s a call to reevaluate and recalibrate.

- Burnout fries your compass - making it hard to chart a new course

Take action to restore balance:

- Set firmer boundaries (the world will keep spinning just fine)

- Delegate where possible

- Re-prioritize your activities and pause what you can

- Avoid “fake breaks” that just shift attention to other stressful tasks

- Get outside and move your body (if you’re able)

- Consider seeking support from a coach or mentor to help you navigate through the fog of burnout. 💪🏻

Tackling burnout isn’t just about getting through the day; it’s a necessary step to find joy and purpose in your work again. Your well-being isn't just a personal priority; it's a professional necessity! ⚖

(Originally published on LinkedIn)