As working women, or working people, we are so vulnerable to burning out, because we are bombarded with stress and stimulation constantly. And it starts, for many of us, literally from the moment we wake up. For many of us, we literally wake up in a stress state; and if we start our day from a place of stress, it increases the likelihood that stress will follow us throughout our day.
Read MoreIf you’re a highly sensitive person, a perfectionist with high-functioning anxiety, or just a person of high-integrity who knows how to get things done . . . You're so used to being the one who makes it happen, that you take on more than you need to out of habit. And people know to look to you for problem-solving, so you tend to be the go-to person when something goes wrong. Plus, you feel guilty saying "no," because you know what you are capable of, and you also want to make a difference in people's lives!
Read MoreAccording to the World Health Organization, burnout is considered an occupational syndrome, in which you are more likely to be emotionally exhausted, less productive, and disconnected from the work that you do.
This matters in your business because running a business takes time, energy, and mental focus (all of which are lacking when you are burnt-out).
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