Have you ever felt like a hamster on a treadmill in a cage, in a corner of the room? Running fast but ending up in the same place, trapped, and to top it all off, not seen. That was me.
I spent more than 10 years working across public and private companies, mostly in male-dominated spaces like the rail industry. I was rising up the corporate ranks, working harder and longer with each promotion to prove that I belonged there, and always telling myself, once I get this next role, I’ll be able to slow down.
Looking back, I wish someone had gently but firmly told me and shown me, that it didn’t have to be that way. My desire to have success at work and in the other areas of my life didn’t have to leave me feeling like my tank was always empty, outwardly succeeding but inwardly wishing to escape my reality of a brutal burnout cycle.
When I finally faced the truth of my burnout, it was an awakening that completely changed my outlook on life. What before felt like the end of the road, was in fact the beginning of a new one. Where instead of dreaming of being more in control of my schedule, I was living the freedom of excelling at work while still boldly building my side business, yet finding the time for family trips, tag rugby, and that book I always wanted to write.
If you are going through a cycle of burnout and thinking that you have to step away from it all, before you do, let me tell you this. You can recover from burnout, break your burnout cycle, and still continue to build the successful career and life you want. Burnout does not have to be the sacrifice you make to create and maintain your success. You can break free from that gilded cage, let me show you how you can do that. Book a strategy call today to find out more!
