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- We tend to overestimate others' competence
We tend to overestimate others' competence
while undermining our own
Right now, as you're beginning your journey with my Vanishing Report "From Burnout to Fulfillment, 7 Steps to Your Ideal Career," you might find yourself slipping into old routines.
Therefore, I want to share a key tip to help you stop feeling so exhausted, overwhelmed, and unfulfilled in your career.
Firstly, I must WARN you about this pitfall: sacrificing your personal life for career success.
I know this is something your ego really wants: to succeed and become financially stable.
But, during midlife, there is this shift where, if you listen carefully, your soul starts to express its desires too.
Sometimes, it might be totally opposite of what you wanted until now
Heck, if you’re anything like I was, I bet you have been dissatisfied with your work for some time now and are looking for change.
I used to firmly believe that almost anything must be sacrificed in the name of my career
My health, relationships, friends, and hobbies were all shoved aside. Only my family came before my career, everything else, or anyone else I didn’t care for.
However, I was sooooo wrong for such a long time.
If you don't sidestep this trap, you could find yourself spiraling into exhaustion, depression, and a frustrating lack of fulfillment in your work-life tangent, not to mention strained relationships.
The secret antidote really is: setting healthy boundaries and prioritizing self-care to combat burnout and uphold your mental and physical well-being.
You're not alone in this struggle. Garnering support from friends, family, or a therapist can be incredibly helpful in navigating through a career crisis.
This truly WORKS. Trust me on this.
Women often blame themselves, attributing their struggles to personal faults rather than external factors.
This only amplifies feelings of personal inadequacy
We tend to overestimate others' competence while undermining our own.
The truth is, almost everyone else is sailing in the same boat, plagued by the same worries and uncertainties.
Adopt this strategy temporarily, just until you start witnessing improvements in balancing your career and personal life
Next, memorize this mantra: "There is nothing wrong with me."
Many midlife women, professionals, and working moms grapple with feelings of ineptitude, thinking everyone else seems to have it together while they don't.
Many are also dealing with similar strains, which are often invisible. So, stop blaming yourself and start affirming your worth.
Lastly, try this:
Develop your own career path.
Just doing this can help you not only feel proud of your accomplishments but also afford you more time for yourself and your family.
Imagine it...
Even if you’ve struggled for a long time, your newfound ability to escape the constant cycle of stress and burnout might catch you by surprise…
Not to mention creating a career that aligns with your values and brings you fulfillment every single day…
Trust me, the benefits of adopting these simple tips continue to astound me. Thousands of lives have been transformed in the process.
Now it’s your turn.
Warmly,
Vanja
PS. If not already, download my vanishing report "From Burnout to Fulfillment, 7 Steps to Your Ideal Career". It will be only available until this Sunday.