What do you do if your work-life balance is tipping towards burnout?

I was once given some very sound advice and it has served me well. Know you are the CEO of your life, no one else is, and you get to decide and choose how you will live it! I choose to put God first, family and friends, and then the lifework I have been called to do in that order. When I get out of balance I realize I am not keeping my priorities in the right order. Keeping those priorities is key to experiencing joy, peace, and contentment in my life. I also remember I am not perfect, nor are others and that helps me enjoy life not just endure it! Also being able to laugh at myself and not feel guilty for taking time for myself is key to making it a life of joy.

It might be useful to reschedule certain tasks. If for example accounting is a stressor, maybe consider doing this at a moment where your energy level is high. If for example you are a morningperson, do this task first thing, and take a small walk outside before you go to the next task. a burnout is seldom due to 1 reason.

Three things city professionals can do to find balance and avoid burnout. - One of the things one can do is apply the 'One Thing" model. Focus on the most important task that brings in the highest outcome. - Have a start time and end time. This is a good way to move towards a holistic work-life balance. - And apply the same principle to other aspects of life. Happiness, relationships, time off, health etc. I also think that workplaces do need to empower staff to focus on quality rather than quantity. Instead of pushing staff towards overworking, give them rewards like time off or massage.

If work-life balance is tipping towards burnout, prioritize self-care and boundaries. Delegate tasks when possible, take regular breaks, and set clear work hours. Engage in activities that recharge you outside of work. Consider discussing workload concerns with your supervisor or seeking professional guidance. Remember, sustained success requires a balanced approach. Act now to protect your well-being and enhance productivity.

Most of our clients arrive in a phase of their business that leads to burnout if they don't fix it. When your business is succeeding and it feels like it owns you, like there is never enough time, like there are always fires to put out, and like nobody is as committed to your business as you are... burnout is inevitable. What has the greatest impact? There are a few key things: Identify "Who owns my time?" Do you start the work day at a scheduled time or are you checking texts and emails as they come in? Take back control of your schedule. Scale your profit - get your margins to appropriate levels so you have the breathing space to hire key employees. Learn to delegate. For real. Bonus: Stop burning out your right hand person too!

Setting boundaries to prevent or reduce the risk of burnout is not simply turning off your phone. It's much more than that. For me, it's finding something that wil bring your efforts in balance. I love my job. I love growing in my job, I love results and I love a happy team that love their job as well. To achieve these goals, my thoughts don't stop after a workday. I don't think 9 to 5. If you are just as lucky in loving your job, you also need balance. You need something else that you love doing, that you are so interested in. You need something that will take your mind elsewhere. It can be anything. Reading, sports, music... and so on. Balance will reduce the risk of burnout.

Setting boundaries implies informing the stakeholders what you can and can't do within working hours as well as during downtime .Employees, customers and suppliers need clear direction and feedback when boundaries have been breached

It can be so easy for small business owners to feel the need to respond to every email, phone call immediately, but in doing that is this a practical use of your time? A great way is to set expectations, if it is an enquiry what does a reasonable time look like to respond, does that email really need replying to the minute it lands, or can you set some boundaries that all emails will be looked at/responded to twice a day, and that prospective clients will get a reply with 24 hours. What ever works in your business, set some boundaries, the rules of your business that help prevent you becoming a spinning top, creating some calm for you to function efficiently.

There’s no such work-life balance, we all have to put ourselves first of all emotionally and physically. Means work always comes to the second, we will never burn out because spending too much time with ourselves. We have to change how we treat ourselves first, then got our skills and abilities to do that job we want. For example, I find it helpful to have self love activities in the morning, before I am getting into any conversations with others. I promise you, your day will never be the same.

As a small business owner, delegating to a virtual assistant (VA) can be a game-changer. To delegate effectively: 1. Define tasks clearly, specifying scope and desired outcomes. 2. Create a structured onboarding process with documents and videos to familiarize your VA with your business and expectations. 3. Provide detailed instructions, guidelines, and templates for consistency and quality. 4. Set up regular check-ins and communication channels to ensure alignment and address concerns. 5. Trust your VA to handle tasks, but provide guidance when needed. While it takes effort to set up processes, working with a VA can lighten your workload, improve productivity, and allow you to focus on growth without burnout.

Delegation allows you to share the workload with out abdicating responsibility. By delegating my client workload I am able to provide more support for our clients that benefits both their and our businesses and wellbeing.

Whether you refer to it as self-care or self-love, the aim is to cultivate a flourishing life that works for you. With my students, I highly recommend incorporating weekly nature walks, embracing slow living practices, and taking responsibility for one's physical health. As you embark on a more mindful journey, you can enjoy better sleep and heightened happiness. However, this requires attention and nurturing. The term 'self-care' resonates perfectly in this context.

Movement is medicine. Getting the body moving increases blood flow, but also enhances positive emotions. For me as a former professional dancer, I put on some music and get lost in moving to songs for 15-30 minutes. But I also enjoy working out because of how I feel after. I also love playing golf it's been something I've enjoyed for the last 9 months, it gets me outside in nature and walking a 9 hole course is great cardio even better if you walk a full 18 holes.

I am guilty of allowing myself to go until I'm empty. It's completely counter productive. When your starting to feel that way you Must stop and take care of yourself. You must rest and recharge. You must evaluate and acknowledge how your feeling. Give yourself the GRACE. Whatever you are feeling is ok. Self care, whatever that looks like to you must be a tool that you can put to use. Be kind to yourself. I deeply understand burning out. Trust me, nothing and I mean NOTHING is more important than your mental health. Take the time to take care of yourself!

When you look at elite sports people they do not achieve their best results by themselves. Behind them are a network of coaches and specialists all supporting them with their performance skills, who are all focussed on enabling that sports person to achieve their very best performance in competition.

Hiring a business coach was super helpful for me as I grew my business. My coach acted as a sounding board, providing a safe space to discuss my concerns/ideas. They helped me realize that the struggles I faced were not unique to me. This gave me the confidence to keep pushing forward. My coach also regularly reminded me to prioritize my well-being. As a driven business owner, it was easy for me to get caught up in the relentless pursuit of growth. My coach helped me to prioritize/reprioritize taking time for myself and not sacrificing my health in the process. Their advice helped me maintain a healthier work-life balance, ultimately leading to better decision-making and increased productivity and kept me from burning out.

Being really clear on your life purpose, mission, core values and priorities is key to avoiding burnout and using your natural gifts in a way that is energizing instead of exhausting. Living an inauthentic life is draining and requires a tremendous amount of energy. I recently released a free workbook on these exact topics because I have worked with so many clients who desperately want to live a more aligned life.

Stop. If you can feel the rug from being pulled out from underneath you, stop. Take a break. A relaxing holiday is a necessity not a luxury. Get yourself checked medically. If you crash you are no use to anyone. If you feel you are trapped, then get out of that situation. It is easy to become life dysmorphic. Your health is your key asset. Don’t gamble it.

Emotional Freedom Techniques ("EFT") tapping is an amazing somatic technique that works with the meridian system in the body to calm the nervous system. It can be done on your own, but working with a trained practitioner especially can help with all of the strategies mentioned here. The reasons people have trouble with setting boundaries, delegating, seeking support, triggers, etc. are DEEPER root cause issues than just the job. For example, childhood family dynamics, unresolved trauma and subconscious programming. Getting out of a state of chronic hypervigilance requires both the body and mind to be on board.

From my own experience, you likely will not recognize burn-out until it starts to happen. If you are working constantly taking no time for yourself or your family, if you are constantly feeling frustrated, if you find yourself getting angry a lot, you are on a steep downward slope. Stop! Evaluate what's really important. Ask yourself why you are tired and angry. Take a little time for your family and yourself. Yes that may be hard, but you must do it.