What do you do if executive burnout is affecting your mental health?

Recognize that every feeling and emotion are part of the human experience. Learn to be present with them - instead of burying or trying to numb them - to develop EQ and ultimately emotional resilience. Start taking inventory of these 3 areas: - the thoughts you’re noticing that are present when you feel off your center line - the emotions that are present. Are you anxious, stressed, shameful, worried? - where you notice/feel it in your body. Where is this feeling physically showing up for you? These are critical to developing more awareness that will ultimately allow you to self-regulate before you get too far off center.

Executive burnout is like your mind is signalling that "something needs to change" or that "something is not right". At such times, Instead of pushing through, it's time to hit the pause button and reassess. Listen to your mind and heart. At such times how you feel is more important than what you have to achieve! It might mean taking some time off, delegating tasks, or even seeking professional support such as hiring a coach. Your well-being is the most important asset, and giving yourself the care you need is key to bouncing back stronger.

Any job for that matter will have the symptoms burn out. There is no job where there is no stress. It has to be 80:20 rule. 80% we can focus on work, family, commitments etc.., but at least 20% of our time should go for taking up on personal care, physical & mental health. As an executive coach, we help people. We can also help ourselves to make sure that we are stable & powerful.

Recognizing the signs, acknowledging them is a first step. Reaching out to get help must be done as swiftly as possible. Continuing on the recovery plan for a duration of time is important as well.

The prevention is pivotal. To ensure it look at yourself regularly and work with professionals, could be coaches, wellbeing consultants, organizational psychologists or just friends. At least once per week check who you are, what do you do and how this reflects your and the others life, as well the business. Volunteer and help people or animals in need at least once per month. That would ground you and you could get enough energy to spread your wings. In case you are already in burnout, seek support, cure yourself, revise what you do and have a good rest to be able to arise and spread your wings again. :)

We tell our expat/global leader clients that pressure kills empathy and curiosity. Eventually you WILL find yourself in a crisis position that hurts relationships, productivity and success... Find a coach who understands both the pressure of the P&L AND the need to manage energy and resilience. Get help from people who have been there.

Don't be afraid to talk to someone about how you're feeling, however insignificant it may feel. Burnout, if left unsupported can lead to more challenging mental and physical health issues. Reach out to a friend or colleague, or a professional if you feel uncomfortable talking someone you know. It may feel scary but I guarantee that they will want to help you. A professional can support you with tools and techniques to help you move forward, and work through steps to help you avoid it in the future.

Para lidar com um executivo que está enfrentando burnout, trazendo consequências gerais para a equipe, requer muita paciência, compaixão e liderança. É imprescindível lidar com esta situação com sensibilidade e fornecer o suporte necessário tanto para o executivo, quanto para a equipe. Todos ficam impactados e é fundamental ter serenidade para apoiar o executivo a superar o burnout e promover um ambiente de trabalho mais saudável e produtivo para todos.

Nothing wrong in seeking professional help. If physically we are ill, we consult a doctor or a chemist or a physician. The same way if we are mentally ill, we can consult a counselor or a coach or a mentor or a therapist. But it has to be done early & even if people talk negative about us, just ignore... Do what is right for us

If you're experiencing executive burnout impacting your mental health, it's important to seek professional help. Reach out to a therapist or counselor who specializes in stress management and executive coaching. They can provide you with personalized strategies and support to address burnout effectively. Additionally, consider consulting with a healthcare provider to rule out any underlying medical conditions contributing to your symptoms. Seeking professional help demonstrates proactive steps towards prioritizing your mental well-being and finding sustainable solutions to manage executive burnout.

I know this is controversial, but consider a sabattical. Go fishing, sailing, golfing or whatever your hobbies are. For as long as you want or need. If work is your only passion, then you’re probably doomed. If the company doesn’t agree, then find another company.

Never ignore the signs and symptoms of burnout, and once you recognise there is an issue, make it a priority to look after yourself - physically, mentally and emotionally. I work with Coachees on a 6-pillar framework of Nutrition, Movement, Sleep, Stress Management, Emotional and Mental Health, and Community. Burnout has usually occurred because one of some of these are failing or have been ignored, so getting back on track will provide a strong foundation to support you going forward.

As an executive with heavy professional demands, take care of your own needs consistently to head off burnout before it becomes an issue. A fundamental need is for adequate sleep, at least 7 hours a night. Sleep is what restores and refreshes us. Include some "wind down" time beforehand, so you can relax. Exercise is another important element. Choose activities you enjoy and that are easy to do. For me it's walking, strength training, yoga, dance class, and beach volleyball. Extra points if social connections are part of your chosen exercise. Choose foods you enjoy and that are good for you. Eat to satisfy hunger, and not to manage difficult emotions. Most of all, strive to enjoy your life and savor the moments.

Personal care is so important. We think by compromising on that & running behind other things will make us successful... Certainly wrong. Without personal care or compromising our mental and physical fitness, we are losing the major aspects of our life. Devoting some quality time for us is so important. It could be yoga, exercises or walking... But "ME TIME" is very important.

Burnout and Overwhelm are not a badge of honor and need to be discouraged in any organizational culture. Two things that have proven to work in my experience and my clients experience : 1) Allocate time in your schedule for any activity that ignites your mental health just like you do with any other meeting 2) Rest before you feel exhausted from work. Rest isn't a reward, it is a requirement.

Work Life Balance is very important. Investing too much time at work or with clients is not going to help us. I always say this "replacements can happen at office immediately but it cannot be done at home". We work to meet our needs but it should not toss our health

Many people who experience burnout re-evaluate their work, and this can be key in avoiding it again. Think about what is important to you (Values work can help here), what boundaries you can put in place, and what support you need. The experience of burnout can be hard, and indeed painful, but it can also be a powerful evaluation process. If you can take time to evaluate how to change things going forward rather than try to get back to how things were, there is growth potential and transformation on the other side.

While it is practical to have your personal assistant book your calendar or even share your calendar link, it is extremely important to very often the following : 1- Block time in your calendar that are reserved for your work so that you don't have to do the same in the evening or weekend. 2- Revisit your booked slots and make the inventory of what needs to be revised if not for the coming meetings but for the upcoming ones.

If executive burnout is affecting your mental health, it's time to reevaluate your work situation. Reflect on your current responsibilities and workload to identify areas of excessive stress or imbalance. Consider delegating tasks, setting clearer boundaries, or reassessing your priorities to regain control and reduce burnout. Additionally, explore opportunities for professional development or restructuring your role to better align with your strengths and interests. By reevaluating your work and making necessary adjustments, you can mitigate the effects of burnout and prioritize your mental well-being.

Executive leadership is generally a lonely journey. But it doesn't always have to be. Make a conscious choice to make it work for you. Leaders can consider the following: 1. Surround yourself with a support structure. No person is an island. Build a trusted, diverse peer group around you. Share notes, and lessons. Uplift each other. 2. Get healthy. When you prioritise your health, many things fall into place. Build healthy habits to ensure you are mentally and physically able to go the distance. 3. Seek help early. Your head, heart and gut will tell you things may be getting intense. Invest time to prepare yourself and not wait till it is too late. This can come in the form of coaching, business mentorship and up-skilling.

It is valuable to examine the issue from a systemic point of view (and not as an isolated fact): What is the position of this issue in relation to other important aspects/events going on, what are the dynamics between those elements? It is crucial to review also what are the dynamics at work and at home. Personal and professional life are strongly connected and very often answers come from the least expected direction. Burnout is not the reason, it is the symptom.

It is important to acknowledge the fact that different leaders have different burnout reasons . However burnout boils down to two matters : 1- The nature of the work that is invading their calendar. Some sort of tasks can make one leader whither while it makes another flourish. Choose your tasks , if you can, wisely 2- The absence of "Fun" at work. Work doesn't and shouldn't be torturing. The more you enjoy your work, the less burnout you get.

Any work related burnout is a result of over importance of work over life. And then people complain about work life balance. There can never be work life balance because a balance can only be between equals and work is not the equal of life. Work is a part of life. This recognition and acceptance of it is crucial to bring about healthy levels of importance and prioritization.

Any job is going to be stressful if we take too much stress on our head. The pleasure should not transform as pressure. Having some "ME TIME" is important. It need not be only indulging in Progressive activities. It can also do nothing. Just drive, listen to music & party. Like mobile needs charging, our body also needs some positive charging & the charger is with us. We need to analyse what makes us happy & work on those