You’re not alone. Gallup research shows us that burnout affects two-thirds of the workforce at one time or another. For many it’s a chronic issue.

Hi, I’m Kelli. A few years ago I was working at what I thought was my dream job. Even with a purpose, meaningful work, a team to support me, and great results… over time the flames of burnout began to consume me.

I took on more and more. I ran harder and faster. I was exhausted. I couldn’t catch my breath. I lost site of the big picture. I became resentful. My dream job became a chore that was destroying me. And I was allowing it. I didn’t know how to stop it until finally I just couldn’t do it any longer. I quit.

I’m not suggesting you quit your job. What I am saying is that stress and overwhelm can build and smolder over time without your awareness, until you find yourself in the flames of personal and professional burnout. Burnout can be prevented and reversed. But first you need awareness.