Hi everyone – it’s wonderful to be back on the podcast!
Today, I’m talking about my experience with entrepreneurial burnout in 2022. This is the first in a two-part series.
I hope that what I share today and next week will help other entrepreneurs who are going through something similar. Also, anyone who feels they may be at risk of burning out will likely benefit from this series.
Although burnout is not a medical diagnosis, the MBI (Maslach Burnout Inventory) identifies 3 dimensions that are used to measure it:
In my case, burnout showed up as a loss of creativity and interest in my work. I felt unable to create new content and struggled constantly with cynical thoughts about my business and the coaching industry.
I also went through some increased anxiety and bouts of depression. The early days of burnout were not a fun experience!
As someone who has felt inspired in business for the last eight years, this came as a shock. Luckily, my story has a happy ending and I’m delighted to be back working in my business and talking with you all again.
You’ll also hear in next week’s episode, how I came to see my burnout as a gift.
What you’ll learn on today’s episode: How introverts are both more and less likely to struggle in online business. * My 4-step method to manage stress and recover from burnout. * Why it’s essential you don’t make any major business decisions while recovering from burnout.*
Featured on this episode:Social Support, Personality, and Burnout in Nurses (Eastburg, M.C., Williamson, M., Gorsuch, R. and Ridley, C. (1994), Social Support, Personality, and Burnout in Nurses. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 24: 1233-1250)
Transform Stress With The CALM Method – Part I and Part II
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