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Blink 3 of 8 - The 5 AM Club
by Robin Sharma
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Neha Sangwan
From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in Life
18 mins
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Powered by Me by Neha Sangwan offers practical guidance for achieving optimal health and well-being by managing stress, improving communication, and harnessing inner resilience. It provides strategies for personal empowerment and sustainable success.
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Burnout occurs when you ignore your deepest needs
Burnout isn’t just about working too hard or feeling exhausted. More importantly, it’s not a sign of failure. Burnout stems from enduring stress across various aspects of life – physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual. This kind of stress leads to an energy drain, a problem that more than 75 percent of professionals face at some point in their careers.
Think of burnout as a misalignment between your inner world and the actions you take every day. It can often happen because you overlook vital internal signals – like your body’s physical cues, your mind’s troubling thoughts, your heart’s deep emotions, and your spirit’s quest for meaning. This crucial information can often be ignored. You’re too busy, or afraid of showing weakness, or have been taught to prioritize productivity and success over self-care.
When you’re experiencing burnout, everything feels tougher. Your work suffers, your health declines, and your relationships strain. It’s like setting off on a cross-country road trip without checking if your car is up to the task. To successfully manage life’s journey, you need to ensure your vehicle – that’s you – is well-maintained and correctly guided.
To effectively reverse burnout, you need a new kind of map – one that pinpoints where the burnout is occurring and offers steps to replenish your energy. When you’re in alignment, you create energy from within instead of constantly seeking it from outside sources.
At the heart of this process is your unique internal “dashboard,” integrating data from five key areas: body, mind, heart, relationships, and spirit. When these elements are in sync, you can handle life’s complexities with clarity and agility. But if you miss or dismiss signals from any of these areas, you’ll find yourself out of sync, which can lead you to feel lost, confused, or stuck.
Consider how society pushes you toward certain definitions of success. In the rush to meet these expectations, you can end up ignoring your needs, fueling yourself on caffeine and sugar, sacrificing sleep, and sidelining your true desires.
To recharge and stay energized, identify where your energy is being drained and learn to read the early signs your body sends you. Reconnect with what truly matters – both in your work and personal life. This approach to healing burnout reduces stress, builds a solid foundation for self-care, strengthens your relationships, and – most importantly – preserves your energy. With this comprehensive strategy, you’ll find yourself well-equipped to face new challenges with renewed vigor.
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What is Powered by Me about?
Powered by Me (2023) delves into the complexities of burnout, providing a clear method to pinpoint where it affects individuals across five levels: physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual. Packed with practical tools and tips for beating burnout, it shows you how to replenish your energy, enhance personal awareness, and align decisions with your core values.
Who should read Powered by Me?
- Professionals experiencing burnout and seeking recovery strategies
- Individuals interested in holistic wellness and self-care
- Leaders aiming to align personal values with decision-making
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