Burnout doesn’t have to define your career

Have you ever felt trapped in a never-ending routine with too much work and too little recognition?

I did...

I was too busy managing day to day, and reacting to events. As a consequence I didn’t derive any pleasure from my life.

On one hand, I was overstretched to the point of burnout, and on the other, I didn’t learn anything new that would really excite me, so I didn’t have much to look forward to 

Or so I thought.

Of course, I had many things and people in my life to be perfectly happy, but I wasn’t.

Little by little, I felt like my life batteries were dwindling.

Fatigue became a constant companion, although I slept well.

I would require a massive amount of effort to complete a task.

Next, I noticed the need for more motivation for work-related and everyday tasks.

Even when I scaled back the tasks, took some me-time, and practiced a lot of self-care, nothing really worked 

At this point, I started to worry because, you see, I was always an A-player, working through the midnight candle if you get my grip.

I used to love my work, and at that point, I had 20+ years of professional experience. 

But,

I became disheartened, discontent, and disillusioned with work

I was quite frankly unhappy with my accomplishments (yes, I was still producing good results, to my astonishment) 

And then I would also occasionally “lose it” with a colleague.

Long story short: I was burned out.

The definition of burnout is pretty straightforward.

Burnout refers to a state of emotional and physical exhaustion that results from poorly managed workplace stress (Maslach, 2003; Maslach & Jackson, 1981).

It took a lot of deep inner work to figure out how to help myself.

In my quest to reclaim my life, I stumbled upon an invaluable strategy: Eating the Elephant.

Just like the saying goes: “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. 

This approach to tackling big goals is a game-changer:

Break Down Big Goals: Instead of one overwhelming target, create smaller, manageable tasks. 

Celebrate Small Wins: Each small victory fuels your motivation and keeps your energy high. 

Stay Vigilant: Remember, failure isn’t an option. Stay focused and forge ahead!

If you're considering a job change or a new career direction, I’d love to help you navigate this journey 

Book a 1:1 15-minute free discovery call with me this week only.

Don't let burnout hold you back. Let’s take this journey together, one bite at a time. 

To your success,

Vanja 

P.S. Are you burned out?

Here’s the list of questions for a quick assessment:

Lack of energy for emotionally or physically demanding tasks?

Are you dissatisfied with your project completions this year?

Are you drained of energy for things that matter to you?

Feeling disheartened and disillusioned with your work?

Are you tired of dreading your mornings at work?

Struggling to meet work demands effectively?

Huge effort needed to complete basic tasks?

Feeling apathetic and demotivated daily?

Overwhelmed by an endless to-do list?

Barely holding on by your fingernails?