Protect Your Energy: Avoid Overwork & Burnout (+ Free Resource Inside!)


Friend...

A client once shared their story with me, and it really stuck. They were juggling multiple projects, responding to emails at all hours, and skipping lunch breaks more often than not. One night, they found themselves staring at their laptop at 2 a.m., completely disoriented—they couldn’t even remember what day it was.

They were burnt out, and it was taking a toll on everything—their health, their relationships, and even their confidence at work.

When we started working together, they were ready to make a change but unsure how to start. Here’s what we did to help them regain balance and take control of their time and energy:

  • Setting a realistic schedule: They created a structured workday with clear start and end times. At the end of the day, they physically closed their laptop and stepped away.
  • Practicing assertive communication: We worked on ways to set boundaries by saying “no” to unnecessary tasks and pushing back on unrealistic deadlines.
  • Prioritizing self-care: They blocked out time for activities that brought them joy—like family dinners and weekend hikes—to reconnect with what mattered most.
  • Releasing perfectionism: Together, we redefined their idea of success, focusing on progress over perfection to reduce the pressure they placed on themselves.
  • Delegating tasks: They identified tasks they didn’t need to own and trusted their team to take the reins.

Within a few weeks, they felt more in control, energized, and present—in both their work and personal life.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, know that you’re not alone. I’ve created a Burnout Prevention Checklist to help you take small, actionable steps to protect your time and energy.

👉 Download the Burnout Prevention Checklist.pdf

This free resource will help you create boundaries, prioritize self-care, and stay focused on what truly matters—without sacrificing your well-being.

If this resonates with you, reply and let me know: what’s one boundary you’d like to set this week? I’d love to cheer you on!

P.S. If you know someone who could use this, feel free to share the checklist—it might be just what they need to avoid burnout too.

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