Re-Entry Sequence Activated

The first open of the email browser after vacation can well, uh, hit me like a ton of bricks…

To say I wasn’t a little stressed by the situation would be lying.?

But stress isn’t a bad thing. It’s an alarm bell.?

I couldn’t? help but think of it like a spaceship re-entering Earth’s atmosphere. Just like a spacecraft must follow crucial steps to avoid crashing and burning (burnout), it’s important that we all take the right measures as we transition back into our routines — whether that be back from vacation, back to school for the kids, or both (like me!)

TAKE IT SLOW

When a spacecraft re-enters the atmosphere, it doesn’t dive straight in—it follows a controlled descent to manage heat and pressure. Similarly, as we return to work, it’s essential to ease into our tasks rather than diving into everything at once. Prioritize your workload, tackle the most important tasks first, and allow yourself time to adjust.

PROTECT FROM THE HEAT

The heat shield protects the spacecraft from burning up as it encounters intense heat upon re-entry. In our work lives, our “heat shield” can be setting boundaries, ensuring we don’t overwhelm ourselves. It’s about protecting our energy, saying no when necessary, and taking breaks to recharge.

YOU COPY?

Communication with mission control is crucial. Whether with yourself (self-employed people out there!), colleagues, or with? project check-ins… effective communication is the key for a successful re-entry into our work environment.?

A smooth re-entry means pacing ourselves, being mindful of our energy, and making sure we’re aligned with our goals.

Need some support staying aligned and avoiding burnout?

I wanted to make sure you’ve all seen the details about the FREE Enneagram at Work Virtual Summit starting on August 12th.?

I’m thrilled to be a part of it, and I’ll be giving a 60-minute workshop on Burnout Prevention and Recovery through the lens of the Enneagram.

The summit has an incredible lineup of 25 leading experts from all over the world (including myself) to bring to light the versatility and power of the Enneagram for a variety of business-related challenges and circumstances.

This is your chance to discover a “never seen before” collection of ways to infuse your business with inclusion, intelligence, compassion, and cohesiveness—with the help of the Enneagram.

And like I said… It’s completely free!

I highly encourage you to register and explore the incredible content that will be available!

Click here to register.

Looking forward to reconnecting with everyone as I re-enter the atmosphere!

Cheers to Growth!

Hillarie Kay