Author: Dr. Burnout

Everyone knows their birth date and most people can also tell you their birthstone or astrological sign. If you asked someone what their birthday word for the year might be, how many people do you think would know? Would you know?   For the past several years on my birthday I will pick a word…

If you are feeling burned out you may also feel all of your best qualities have been eroded away leaving you nothing left to give, no longer possessing the energy to be effective. Perhaps you even don’t care to be effective anymore. I want to convince you even though you may feel worn completely down,…

Individuals who are burning out or burned out are often paralyzed by indecision, unable to move forward or backward. Even a lateral move seems impossible or, at the very least, an ineffective solution. They feel completely trapped by their circumstances. I was reminded of this just yesterday. I am presently in Arizona doing some hiking…

Which do you share most often in everyday conversation, your strengths or your fears? Your answer will depend on your state of mind. If you are burning out, burned out or still smoldering you are most likely sharing your fears because that will be your mindset. If you are fully engaged in life, living each…

We have all done this before, put too much on our plate by honoring too many requests for our time. I know I have. Perhaps you have as well. It’s because we want to be helpful and we hate to say no to anyone who asks for our help. This particular trait is a major…