45. Beyond Busy: When Burnout is More About Worth Than Workload

Ever wonder why "work smarter, not harder" advice feels so frustrating when you're burned out? What if your exhaustion has less to do with time management and more to do with your beliefs?

We explore how tying your sense of worth to your productivity creates a trap that no productivity hack can fix. Discover three signs that your burnout might be worth-related and walk away with a powerful reflection that could change your relationship with work and with yourself.

Key Takeaways:

• Burnout isn't just about having too much to do. It's about what's driving your busyness.
• When your sense of value is tied to your productivity, it’s hard to stop, even when you’re exhausted.
• The pressure to prove yourself often drives burnout more than the actual workload.

3 Signs Your Burnout Is Connected to Worth:

1. You feel uncomfortable resting

• You feel pressure to be productive in all aspects of life all of the time.
• Rest triggers guilt instead of recovery.

2. Positive feedback adds pressure

• Being known as reliable makes you feel trapped.
• You worry about disappointing others if you slow down.
• You hide struggles to maintain your "capable" image.

3. You say yes even when tapped out

• Decisions are driven by managing others' perceptions.
• Setting boundaries feels threatening to your relationships.
• Saying "no" creates significant discomfort.

Ask yourself this question…"If I believed I was already enough, what would I do differently today?" 

Want to make one small shift this week? Make one decision today that supports your energy, not your image.

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