Overcoming Challenges
Burnout
When you've given everything and there's nothing left
You pushed through the tiredness. You ignored the warning signs. You kept going because stopping felt like failure. And now you're empty.
The Perfectionist's Burnout
Perfectionists are especially vulnerable to burnout. You set impossible standards, then push past healthy limits to meet them. Rest feels like laziness. Boundaries feel like weakness.
- Exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix
- Feeling disconnected from work that once mattered
- Cynicism or hopelessness creeping in
- Your body demanding attention you've been denying
"You cannot pour from an empty cup. Rest is not optional."
The Path Back
Recovery from burnout requires more than a vacation. It requires examining the beliefs that drove you past your limits.
Start here: What would it look like to work at 70%? To be good enough instead of exceptional?