Are You At The End Of Yet Another Long Work Day, Feeling Exhausted?

Are you at the end of yet another 10 to 12-hour work day, feeling exhausted and realizing you haven't even taken a moment for yourself?

You know this pace isn't sustainable, but you don't know what you could possibly take off your plate or how you can get out of survival mode.

People assume that you must put in the long hours to be successful or to keep up with it all, but the truth is that you simply cannot be the best leader (or parent or partner) you can be when you're feeling exhausted and overwhelmed each day.

Even if you are recognized for performing at a high level, I guarantee you are not operating at your highest potential and you will eventually hit a wall.

(We all hit a wall at some point).

Here's the thing. You have a choice. You can continue to "succeed" like everyone else who is spread thin and exhausted, or you can decide enough is enough and find a different way to be successful. One with more focus, joy and presence.

To work less and contribute in a deeper way. To own your day and take back control of your time. To take care of yourself and shine as a leader in a whole new way.

But when you're overloaded, knowing where to start can be challenging. I get it!

Oftentimes people don't take any meaningful steps to change their situation, and are waiting, hoping and wishing for the day when their workload will lighten up.

That day never seems to come, does it? Instead of waiting for your external circumstances to change, focus on what you CAN do.

It's the small daily shifts you make in your focus, decisions and priorities, and the small steps you take toward creating boundaries, saying no, and carving out breathing space, that ultimately can get you to where you want to do.

So, what can you do right now? Start with taking something off your plate. This is the easiest way to create some breathing space!

Ask yourself, what would make your next week easier? What needs to give for you?

Is it to step off a lower priority project, decline some meetings, or stop responding to emails 24/7?

Is it to lighten your load at home, ask for help or let someone else take on some of the responsibilities?

Is it to stop worrying about what everyone else thinks and honor your boundaries and what you really need?

‘Something has to give’ means that the current situation cannot remain as it is. Take this as your sign. It's time.

Besides, life is simply too short to spend day after day working long hours and exhausted!

All my best,

What Next?

You can sign up for Stacey's masterclass, The Confident "No" here.

Stacey L. Olson is a Leadership and Certified Positive Psychology Coach, has 15 years of corporate experience and has gone through her own transformational change from burning out to balanced in life while performing at a high level (both in her corporate career and own business). She works with professionals who want to work less, live more and be their best even with all the demands, high expectations and messiness of everyday life. Stacey is the founder of The Balanced Leader™ program and offers executive and leadership coaching, workshops, and speaking.