Balancing Act: How Gender Roles and Life Expectations Contribute to Burnout in Women
Women in America juggle multiple roles, including career, family, and personal growth. The culmination of these responsibilities can create the perfect storm for burnout. As a result of taking on so much for others, we often prioritize ourselves last – which really means we aren’t making ourselves a priority at all.
From Burnout to Breakthrough: How I Rediscovered My Passion and Purpose
Towards the end of 2022, I knew that I wasn’t acting like my normal self. I couldn’t quite put a finger on what was wrong though. I was eating right and physically active, but couldn’t lose the 5 pounds I had gained during the pandemic. I didn’t feel as laid back as I normally do, and even putting on makeup seemed like a chore. I knew my growing disengagement at work was bothering me, but that was just work – right?
Like any elder millennial woman, I thought that I could deal with it, it’s what we grew up doing, having to deal with things on our own. Like the always changing weather, I figured I would find my groove again. When I didn’t, I knew it was time to investigate what might be going on at a deeper level.
Navigating Burnout with Mindfulness: A Journey to Rediscovering Passion
In the fast-paced world of healthcare technology marketing, where demands are high and expectations even higher, burnout can stealthily creep into our lives, leaving us feeling drained, disconnected, and overwhelmed. This is my experience recognizing burnout's subtle signs, harnessing the power of mindfulness, and embarking on a transformative journey towards renewed passion and purpose.