What do you do if executive managers experience long-term burnout?

In my experience, symptoms to watch for include persistent tiredness, lack of motivation, irritability, overwhelming stress, and a feeling of detachment from one’s job and colleagues. Physical signs like headaches, insomnia, and digestive issues are also red flags. Here’s some idea: 1. Acknowledge and Assess: Identify and accept the presence of burnout. Understand its causes and patterns. 2. Seek Professional Help: Consult with mental health professionals who can provide coping strategies and treatment. 3. Implement Work-Life Balance: Encourage time off and the pursuit of personal interests outside of work. You can help prevent burnout from eroding the quality of leadership and preserve the well-being of executives.

1. Find the root cause of burnout. 2. Reasonable detachment. 3. assess plasticity and possibilities. 4. Revise goal plans. 5. Execution is everything. 6. Survival of the fittest. 7. Establish talent development ladder.

Burnout leads to stress and then the signs are more or less the same. Symptoms like chronic fatigue, lack of motivation, irritability, and physical complaints such as headaches or insomnia are the key red flags. I know of people who tend to suffer from IBS as well, at the first instance of burnout as well.

Seeking support is essential for humans experiencing long-term burnout. You don’t have to face this challenge alone: 1. Reach Out to Peers and Mentors: Connect with individuals who understand the pressures of your role. They can offer practical advice and emotional support. 2. Consult Professional Coaches or Counselors: These experts provide strategies to manage stress and can help you regain your motivation and focus. 3. Join Support Groups: Engage with networks of other executives facing similar issues. Sharing experiences and solutions can validate your feelings and provide fresh perspectives. By embracing support, you can navigate through burnout with resilience, regain your professional zeal, and enhance your executive performance.

Take Burnout as seriously as you would take Stress- It is always good to speak with a mentor, for the less fortunate ones in terms of those suffering from physical manifestations, it is also a good idea to visit GPs. Yoga and Meditation can provide a great long-term come back too.

Remember, at the end of the day, it is just a job! You need to carve out a good Work Life balance and this can be done only by you. I recently tried ChatGPT tohelp me fix a life routine with the things I wanted to do and provided the constraints both in terms of time and resources, my personal and professional ambitions and with a bit of prompting- Voila, I had this eminently doable list of things every day, every week and month wise with measurable KPIs. Do try that out!

I believe 8 hours of sleep is a must for everyone! Rest follows easily if you are well-rested! If you are the lucky one- power naps of 5 to 10 mins also work wonders.