Tag: Burnout
Some days feel difficult and heavy and like absolutely nothing seems to be working out. When it feels like a lot of effort just to get the basics done and when I let my head hang low inwardly. When I feel sorry for myself and toy with the idea of going back to a 9-5 [...]
What are the Consequences of Being Stuck in a Hamster Wheel?
I was stuck on a hamster wheel. It was my own fault. I had a full-time position in the finance sector and worked as an intercultural trainer in my free time. I commuted more than three hours every day by car and train. I spent my short evenings in the gym, at networking events, singing [...]
4 Ways Burnout Sneaks Up On You & How to Prevent Them
Like most things, burnout isn’t something that just shows up out of the blue. Here are 4 distinct causes, along with effective prevention strategies. Here are four of my favorites that I share with my clients: “I want everything all at once.” Ever so often burnout affects those who least expect it: successful professionals who [...]
Burnout – The Fast Ride There and the Slow Crawl Back
Always feeling tired, exhausted and lacking motivation – even after a vacation. These are common burnout symptoms. In addition to insomnia, recurring aches and colds and a persistent low mood. Even though the term is relatively well known these days, even specialists struggle to pinpoint exactly what burnout entails. The reason behind this confusion is [...]
