¿Qué haces si tu horario como coach de vida es abrumador y te lleva al agotamiento?

Burnout is the result of too much energy output and not enough energy self-invested. Here are 5 habits to prevent burnout: 1) Learn to say "no" 2) Drop multitasking 3) 1 task in = 1 task out 4) Set clear boundaries 5) -1 hour of sleep = -2 hours of productive work Prioritize your mental and physical health.

I find that just carving out 30 mins a day to collect my thoughts and do a stock-take tasks to do, pen it out on paper and strike through the things I’ve done/accomplished helps give me a sense of achievement and calm.

If as a Life Coach you feel overwhelmed and close to burnout, it's time to pause :-) I will always remember the quote with which my coaching education started: Give to yourself first and you'll give better to others. Imagine that you want to water your plants; when your watering can is empty, you can not water any more your plants. It is the same in coaching, you can not give anymore if yourself you are "empty". So when was the last time you took time off to take care of yourself? Also I invite you to ask yourself if you fell into the "saviour" trap, revisit your boundaries for yourself and with clients, explore the balance between draining & energizing tasks. Finally, dare to ask for help; you'll make someone feel useful. :-)

Burnout is exhaustion. Prevention is the best remedy. I follow the Stoic philosophy which emphasizes balance and planning one day at a time. Before bed review your day and what you accomplished and what your intentions are for the next day. If your values include balance, kindness, selfcare and productivity you will bring more of those things into your life which will prevent exhaustion and burnout.

When I am burnt out, I have found that a few days on a beach can very helpful. No work related calls, texts or emails during the day. If necessary answering emails at one specific time each day. Waking up with no responsibilities, or to-do list can be a wonderful way to get over burnout. When I feel the burnout starting to develop, I make an extra effort to prioritize tasks, and set aside those that are not urgent for when I am more invigorated. I also take a few minutes to make sure that I am not taking too much on emotionally from the people I am working with. And I remind myself that I am not there to solve people's problems, rather I am there to have the conversations with them, that will allow them to understand and solve them.

As a full time employee and a life coach I delegated 3 hours for each day during weekends to attend to clients. This has helped me to stay balanced and help me become more efficient

Maintain a healthy work-life balance by scheduling time for self-care, relaxation, and personal interests outside of coaching. Set realistic work hours and avoid working during off-hours unless necessary. Learn to delegate tasks and say no when your plate is full. Communicate openly with your team about your boundaries and expectations to manage their demands effectively. Prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Lastly, seek support from peers, mentors, or mental health professionals if you start experiencing signs of burnout. By setting and respecting boundaries, you can protect your well-being and maintain your effectiveness as a coach. It’s not easy to help others - it takes an emotional toll

Establishing clear boundaries with clients regarding my availability and workload is crucial. Most important rule: "Don't be afraid to say no to additional commitments if your schedule is already full". My primary approach is to focus on quality rather than quantity.

Setting boundaries is about empowering to safeguard time and energy effectively. Say no to commitments that don't align with priorities or contribute to goals. This means being selective about where to invest time and energy, focusing on activities that bring closer to objectives. Establishing clear work hours helps delineate between work and personal time, preventing burnout and promoting work-life balance. Cultivating boundaries around communication, such as setting specific times for checking emails or messages, can prevent distractions and allow for uninterrupted focus during work hours. By setting boundaries, one ensures having the space and energy to thrive both personally and professionally.

I've learned that setting boundaries is not just about saying no; it's an act of self-respect and a declaration of your worth. It communicates to others the value of your time and energy, fostering mutual respect and enabling a sustainable balance between work and wellness.

In my experience delegation is the simplest way to tell people that you trust them. Then work happens like magic, yes follow up & nudges may be required depending on the mental makeup of the team members & their skill sets.

While I may not have the official title of an executive coach, I have learned a few things over many years as a virtual executive assistant. My perspective is from the other side looking in, helping executives let go of tasks so they can focus on their clients and free up their time. Strategizing with them so they have a growth mindset which gives them a work/life balance. Hopefully one day my executive assistant experience will help me when I am a coach.

Delegation is crucial for a life coach because it allows for better productivity and focus on core responsibilities. By delegating tasks, such as administrative work or non-essential duties, a life coach can free up time to concentrate on client sessions, personal development, and business growth. This leads to higher efficiency, improved client satisfaction, and reduced burnout.

Delegating duties extends beyond task management; it's an exercise in trust and efficiency, allowing you to channel your energies into your core competencies and passions. By outsourcing administrative and peripheral tasks, you optimize your workflow and elevate the quality of your coaching sessions. This strategy enhances your capacity to be fully present and attentive to your clients, deepening the impact of your work. Embracing delegation as a part of your operational model can lead to a more dynamic and scalable practice, positioning you for growth while maintaining a focus on personal well-being and client satisfaction.

The second thing I did was delegate coaching sessions to those I've trained and trust to start leading the meetings themselves, instead of me being in front of the room myself.

Get a hobby! I took up ceramics (making pottery on the wheel) and I call it my therapy. It gives me time that is focused on creating where I can pour my emotions into what I'm making and feel lighter when I leave.

I have blocks in my schedule throughout the week to allow myself some time to rest and recover. I am dealing with health issues and I do have control how I approach the situation. p.s. I no longer set an alarm :)

Self-care is not a luxury: My daily routine starts with deep breathing, moments of gratitude, and full-body stretching. I also walk four times weekly and spend time in the community with others. Laughter is medicine; joy is part of the deep inner peace that results from how well we care for ourselves. Consider what others can sense when we, as Coaches, care for ourselves or not!

Helping people manage overwhelm and burnout is a key role for us coaches. How can we do that when we’re not managing our own experience? It's crucial to take a breath, pause and reassess or it can affect your clients too! Start by prioritizing tasks. Identify what truly needs your attention now and what can wait or be delegated. A little self compassion gives you permission to block out time for self care and something fun to break up the load. Recognize your accomplishments and remind yourself that it's human to feel overwhelmed. You're not alone in this journey, talk to a friend or another coach for insight.

I focus on sticking to my good routine. That is: A good night's sleep, (I need at least 7 hours, ideally 8) with bamboo bedding, a firm quality mattress and a metal frame bed in a room with no electronics. Meditation to still my brain, workout what I'm feeling and gather my energy. Nutritious food, starting with Healthy Greens (e.g., Huel or AG1), my multi-vitamins and then three plant based meals. Get a good walk in, at least 40 minutes in nature, not on an indoor treadmill. Receive good quality input from inspiring Podcasts (I love Rich Roll and more recently I've found Diary of a CEO). Minimise social interactions. As a Highly Sensitive Person, these can be very disruptive and draining even if the person's intention is positive.

I try to lead each day with harmony. Ensuring that my needs are met through meditation and exercise in the morning. Energy is critical as most of the time is spent paying attention, actively listening and asking questions while also taking notes to fully capture the clients needs. So ensuring sufficient REST daily and in between sessions is how I avoid burnout and avoiding taking on more appointments for the day. Coaching, like life, is a marathon not a sprint. Pace yourself and your client

Assess Your Workload: Have you considered whether you're handling an excessive number of clients? Perhaps it is time to change your intake process to better manage your workload. Sharpen Your Attention: Do you stretch your efforts too thin across various coaching specialities? Find your true calling and focus on honing your skills in that particular field. Implementing these strategies can make your work more efficient and alleviate feelings of being overwhelmed.

Reflect on current goals and progress. Assess alignment with long-term vision and values. Identify areas for adjustment and set SMART goals. Seek feedback and stay flexible to ensure goals remain relevant and fulfilling. Change the strategy not the goal

I've learned to evaluate and assess the "ask" and utilize my core values and business objectives as the guide. In this process, saying "No" is also easier if it does not align. Listening closely to how my body responds is also central and must align with goals and objectives. Based on my niche, self-care, and mental wellness are not only critical; they're a necessary element in caring for my clients.

Take time to think about how 90-year-old you would see you and view your life: Are you happy and getting enough time with your family? Are you finding enough time for yourself and your health? My body lets me know when it’s had too much stress or too much work. I listen to my body and I take some reading time, some quiet time, or maybe some yoga stretches.

If your Life Coach career becomes "overwhelming and leading to burnout", the practical approach is to "manage what you can control" and rely on the support of friends, colleagues, etc. If the situation is beyond our control, then seek support from a counselor. Therapy works when you do the inner work.

Reach out for support whenever needed. This could involve seeking guidance from mentors, joining peer support groups, or working with a coach or therapist to address burnout and develop coping strategies. Seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness. You don't have to navigate challenges alone.

Yes, use a network, seek support. Build good relationships with people. The best is to create a "Support network" with people you know can support each other.

Get a coach! Coaches need coaches. If you’re facing these challenges and feel stuck, find yourself a coach to help unstick you. It’s what we tell our clients!

As with anything, decide what you want. I’m a sailor. Overwhelm is a nautical term used when weather and waves outmatch a boat’s capacity to remain upright. But overwhelm in the anxious sense — having more inputs than process time — is not caused by faceless forces like waves…but internal ones like want. “What do you want?” is not only a clarifying coach probe, it’s a mandate to live in congruence with the answer. Perhaps lower the ceiling on how much you need to earn? Contentment with less is an option. Raising your price, so it’s equal to your worth? It’s an option. But decide. It takes time to unravel values that jack us up. A boat’s nose will follow its pilot’s intention. Talk? Hit me up: team@worthplacecollective.com.

Practice what you preach. The thing you encourage others to do is often the thing you need reminding of yourself. Take a step back. If a client came to you with this exact problem, how would you approach it?

Ahhhh, the irony of a life coach feeling burned out while offering services to help their clients achieve balance. Funny how we seem to teach what we most need to learn. ;-) There's always the Solomon's Paradox question to consider: What would you tell your best friend to do if faced with the same situation? Then take your own advice. There's also a question of exploring your 'why' in the industry: What metrics are you using to measure your success and service to others? Are the metrics involved in your sense of burnout? And, while action is important as an entrepreneur, what are you NOT giving yourself in terms of moments to pause and re-energize? What are you chasing that is eluding you, while you are missing what's close at hand?

Burnout or overwhelm comes from what we are THINKING. The very first step is to sit with those emotions and to process them. The second step is to separate the facts from our thoughts (What tasks I want to get done today? What can I leave for today?). The 3rd step is to coach ourselves the thoughts our brain is offering us once we decide what we want to achieve today ("It's not enough", "they will get mad at you"...). Powerful and amazing work!! :)