What do you do if you're experiencing burnout in your insurance career?

Address the source: Talk to your manager: Be open about your feelings and see if there are ways to adjust your workload or expectations to make things more manageable. Evaluate your workload: Can you delegate tasks? Is there anything that can be eliminated altogether?

The root of burnout is rarely clear to the individual that is burned out. I recommend going back through your life and looking at what is different in your life today than it was when you were not burned out. This work will lead to greater awareness of the root!

Be very selective in the support you select. If you are looking for answers from other burned out individuals or groups that do not have peace I would run as fast as you can! And peace in the middle of storms… it’s easy to have peace when you have no opposition!

It is unlikely the root of an individuals burnout is workload. A lack of purpose in your work or a lack of boundaries is more commonly the root of workload overwhelm.

Self-care is key: Healthy habits: Make sure you're getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, and exercising regularly. These habits will improve your overall well-being and resilience to stress. Schedule breaks: Don't try to power through the day. Take short breaks throughout the day to get up and move around. Disconnect after work: Set boundaries between your work life and personal life. Avoid checking work emails or taking calls outside of work hours.

Self-care without intention can actually compound burn out. I see individuals spend tremendous amounts of money on self-care and continue to stay in a weak emotional position. They continue to be disconnected from their purpose and from building their legacy and now have spent money sometimes beyond their means to seek a solution that does not solve the root issue.

Consider a change: New role within the company: If a change in workload isn't possible, explore opportunities for a different role within the company that might be a better fit. Take a break: Sometimes a temporary leave of absence can help you recharge and come back feeling refreshed. New career path: If the insurance industry itself is the source of the burnout, consider exploring a career change into a different field.

Burnout is a very real issue in the insurance industry, so don't feel alone if you're experiencing it. Remember, your health and well-being are important. Don't be afraid to take action to address your burnout.

In my personal experience, when we live fearing another man’s (or woman’s) opinion of us (which at the root stems from a fear of rejection) we will continue to endure burnout. ??When we lean into our Creator and what we were created to do then we unlock an abundance of peace that destroys burnout at its core!!???