Are you exhausted and wondering how to recover from burned out mode? It’s a hot topic these days. Many things contribute to burnout syndrome. In this audio clip, I’ll cover one of the most subtle, yet insidious contributing factors.
If you are experiencing burned out syndrome, you’ve probably got a list of what you consider contributing factors. However, there’s a good chance you have overlooked a big one. And if you want to know how to recover from burned out, it will have to be addressed.
Character Flaw or Habit?
Many people believe that being hard on themselves is one of their character flaws. They think self-criticism is just how they are because it’s how they’ve always been.
Is that how you operate in the world?
Do you consistently label your efforts or your work “not good enough?” And do you tell yourself it’s just how you are or how you’ve always been? If that’s the case, I’m here to tell you that is just not true!
Constant self-criticism is not a character flaw! It’s not just how you are.
It’s a habit. And habits can be changed— even if it’s a habit you have had for a long time.
Self-Criticism Has Far Reaching Effects
Imagine being hit over the head with a baseball bat over and over again.
Even if they aren’t hard hits, over time they become hard to take.
This is what constant self criticism is like. And the self-criticism habit is insidious. It bleeds into all areas of your life until it becomes exhausting.
No one can sustain being constantly criticized, ridiculed, and abused (yes, this could be considered self-abuse) without negative consequences. It will eventually lead to burnout syndrome.
So, if you are a chronic self-criticizer and you aren’t already burned out, I can assure you, you are headed in that direction.
From Burnout to Submission
The next thing that happens is you avoid doing the things that incite the inner critic in an effort to avoid the pain.
You freeze.
Incidentally, in most cases, this is the real reason for procrastination.
If you resonate with any of this, I must remind you that this is not yet another reason to ridicule yourself.
This is a call for self-love, self-forgiveness, and gentleness.
Continue to recognize when you are being too hard on yourself and gently remind yourself that this is a habit that can be changed. It is simply a way of being you have become accustomed to. It is not just who you are. AT ALL!
And get this… there are two fabulous benefits of practicing self-love in place of self-criticism:
- You accomplish A LOT more.
- You have A LOT more fun!
Make a commitment to do things differently.
Be kind to yourself!
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