Burnout Doesn’t Happen Only Behind Closed Doors

Burnout Doesn’t Happen Only Behind Closed Doors

Burnout can affect our relationships and how we see our place among others. This blog offers insight and practical steps toward change.

When you’re running out of energy, it can become harder to reach out to loved ones, share how you feel, or ask for help. The people around you may not realize what’s going on, especially if you’re still keeping up with your responsibilities. These articles explore how to talk about feeling overwhelmed and find support without feeling like you’ve failed. They also remind us that personal change is often easier to begin when you don’t have to go through it alone.

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Imagine that you wake up in the morning and everything is different. What is the first thing that comes to your mind?

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You get an unexpected opportunity to leave for a month. What’s your first decision?

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On the beach, you find a locked chest. You don't have the key. What will you do?

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A friend unexpectedly says to you: "You should change something." How do you respond?

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You will have the opportunity to choose a new direction in life, but you must decide immediately.

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You meet someone who asks you, "What would you do if you didn't have to be afraid?"

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A summer storm catches you out in the open. How do you react?

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Imagine that everyone has distanced themselves from you for a moment. What do you feel at that moment?

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Before you is a crossroads: to the left is a path into the unknown, to the right a path back home. Where are you going?

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Someone tells you, "Your summer story is just beginning." How do you interpret that?

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Summer decisions: What if right now is the time to change something?

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