In this episode, we shed light on a very real but little talked about struggle of those suffering from burnout: the challenge of embracing effort again after burnout.
For many, words like “effort” or “hard work” trigger resistance. But what if effort could energize you instead of draining you? When we redefine effort as lively, healthy, and purposeful, it shifts from something to fear into something that makes you feel alive again.
Key Takeaways:
- Burnout and the Nervous System: After burnout, your body may resist effort because it associates it with harm. Drawing from the work of trauma-informed somatic practitioner Sarah Baldwin, I explain how you can show your nervous system that it’s safe to move toward your goals by reconnecting with effort in a supportive and healthy way.
- Redefining Effort: How to Make It Energizing, Not Draining: Using first principles thinking, we break down the concept of “effort” and redefine it as something life-giving and energizing. When effort is rooted in purpose and vitality, it can propel you forward without the fear of burnout.
- Heartfelt Effort vs. Half-Hearted Effort: True effort comes from the heart, fueled by energy and engagement. When effort is half-hearted, it drains you. But when it’s heartfelt, it helps you feel fully alive and ready to take action.
- Consistency and Success: Struggling with effort often leads to fearing inconsistency. Successful people say what sets them apart is their commitment to stay consistent, no matter how long it takes. As Marie Forleo says, “Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do consistently.” In this episode, we explore how, when effort is aligned with heart and purpose, consistency naturally follows, making progress energizing, rewarding, and inevitable.
Could falling back in love with effort be the key you’ve been looking for to unlock consistency?
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Resources and references:
Quoted: The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” – Marcus Aurelius
Sarah Baldwin, Trauma Informed Somatic Practitioner Website: https://www.sarahbaldwincoaching.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahbcoaching/
Ryan Holiday | The Daily Stoic Podcast | The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials Into Triumphs
James Clear | Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results
Greg McKeown | Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
If you want to take this work deeper:
The End of the Day Podcast | Episode 26: Perfectionist Trauma
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