A client of mine managed a C-suite role with a team of over 1000 people, for many years. She loved her job.
One day something began to change. She lost passion and spark in her work, felt overwhelmed with responsibility, and couldn't see any other way out except to take a year off. So she quit.
It wasn't until we met that she realised she was burnt out, and had she addressed the burnout, she’d probably still be in the role she loved.
Loss of passion in your work, or falling out of love with your business or career, is a sign of burnout.
Before you make any big decisions at work, check-in with yourself and identify if your wellbeing is stopping you from loving what you do.
Another client who ran a high-pressured business felt she wasn't capable of dealing with pressure and stress, but also knew that she needed to resolve her anxiety and exhaustion.
Her goal was to get her vitality back, but still transition out of the business afterward.
To her surprise, as she reached her physical and mental peak, she not only retained her business but also expanded it, diversified income streams, and began mentoring others.
She was doing more than ever but felt on top of her game because of the shift in her wellbeing.
If these stories resonate with you, then ask yourself:
How much of your low moods, low motivation, or loss of passion is caused by your wellbeing, rather than your business?