What do you do if you're a life coach experiencing burnout and need to recharge?

If you’re experiencing burnout, it can feel difficult to get back on track. But it’s important to reset your mind and body before you experience the long-term negative effects. Here are some tips on how to recover from burnout and feel like yourself again. Track your stress levels, identify your stressors, create a habit of journaling, seek professional help from a coach or therapist, build a support network, get enough exercise, speak up for yourself, learn stress management techniques, create a work-life balance, do things that you enjoy, create a healthy sleep schedule, follow a healthy diet, practice mindfulness and meditation and set boundaries.

If you're experiencing burnout as a life coach, it's vital to identify the symptoms, but equally important to find the underlying causes. Recognize signs like physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion, decreased motivation, and feelings of ineffectiveness. To address burnout, you need to pause, reflect, and shift. Take a break to rest and recharge, reflecting on your boundaries and workload. Seek support from peers and prioritize self-care to gain clarity and calm. Reconnect with your purpose and consider seeking professional help if needed. By changing what's currently contributing to burnout, you can reclaim yourself and make necessary decisions with renewed energy and passion.

That was me last week! I felt more drained energy-wise. I asked myself what did I do differently? I took on too many projects in one week. I needed to recharge so... I did not take on anything new. I re-arranged my time for more self-care I took more walks outside in the sun I cut my 90-minute flow time into 45 minutes I took the weekend off. That made me more energized and excited for this week to take on new projects and re-evaluate to take on less energy-draining projects in the future.

The new work that I'm doing takes a lot of mental energy and I realized that I need to cap the amount of clients per week that I can handle. This is still a true "work in progress" that I will continue to evaluate over the next couple of months. Since I do not have a family, I only have to set boundaries for myself and my well-being. For clients with families, I always recommend setting time aside for taking care of themselves first, and family second. You are no good to anyone if you are completely drained.

Setting your boundaries needs to be your new non-negotiable. Without boundaries, it's like you let anyone and anything come into your life and disrupt. As a life coach, we need to look after our life first before we look after our clients.

Getting support is a must, even for life coaches. Reach out to peers who understand the challenges you're facing. Joining a community of coaches offers a space for shared experiences and encouragement. If burnout feels overwhelming, seeking professional help is crucial. Therapists can provide tailored strategies for coping and recovery. Remember, asking for support shows strength and is key to getting back on track.

It's essential to prioritise your wellness during breaks, focusing on maintaining a calm and peaceful state for your body, mind, and soul to recover fully. When these three elements are in harmony, you'll be amazed at how it enhances your overall performance and well-being.

The best thing to do is to not have burnout at all. Figure out what caused this burnout and how did it get to this. Then establish rules to negotiate demands. Push back on demands with an eye on the right balance between deadlines v/s productive stress (rather than burnout)

besides all the valid points above I think one should reconnect with your why. Reconnect with your purpose and passion for coaching by reflecting on why you became a coach in the first place. Focus on the meaningful impact you're making in the lives of your clients and draw inspiration from their successes and growth.