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"You can do anything, but not everything." - David Allen

The year was 2023.

I was at a high point in my career.

The job was good and my side hustle was picking up.

But even with everything on the rise, my mental health was deteriorating.

Loss of sleep and anxiety had become my roommates.

And before I knew it, I crashed badly at the end of 2023.

What happened?

What lead me to this course?

And how I picked myself up after this?

The answer to the above will be answered in today's edition of Good Luck and Good Growth.

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Breakdown in the year 2023:

For a long time, I thought that growth had to be big, bold, and loud.

Something you could see and measure right away.

With the help of self-help gurus like Jay Shetty,

I was inspired to make it big in life.

So naturally, when I wasn't making strides forward in any area of life,

I questioned if I was making any progress at all.

At this time of my life, I'd look at every achievement and think,

"What's next?"

I chased accomplishment after accomplishment, convinced

that growth only mattered if it was visible.

But looking back, I realize that this mindset

planted the seeds that led to burnout symptoms,

and feelings of emotional burnout over time.

Eventually, burnout set in.

It forced me and my hand to take a step back to focus.

-- To focus on recovery.

-- To focus on mental health.

-- To focus on the things that truly mattered.

Breakthrough in the year 2024:

Life has a way of teaching us the most profound lessons

in the quietest of moments.

Especially when dealing with workplace burnout.

It was in these slower moments that something clicked.

I realized that growth isn’t always about achieving

big goals or getting immediate results.

Sometimes, real growth happens in the pauses.

In those quiet, reflective moments when you’re not chasing anything.

By simply allowing yourself to be.

Real growth is the small changes, the personal reflections, and the resilience we build within us.-- Manikk Gupta

This quiet time is essential for burnout prevention.

And more often, it is the golden key to managing

burnout in our fast-paced lives.

Here's what I learned:

-- Growth is as much about reflection as it is about action:

The most meaningful progress often comes when we take a moment to

look back, learn, and adjust.

Taking time for reflection is a powerful tool to prevent

job burnout and improve mental health.

-- Quiet time is not a waste of time:

Those moments of stillness have a purpose.

This is where our resilience builds.

They’re what prepares us for the next big steps.

They help us avoid burnout at work and

understand the stages of burnout recovery.

-- Celebrate the small wins:

Progress isn’t always a giant leap.

Sometimes, it is:

• A subtle shift in mindset.
• An insight.
• A moment of peace.

Recognizing these small victories is effective.

Use it as powerful reminders to nurture mental resilience.

If you’re feeling stuck or battling burnout, then remember

that growth doesn’t always need to be loud.

Don't believe what Social Media wants you to believe.

The truth is that in the quiet moments, the real transformation begins.

Trust your journey.

Even the parts where you’re standing still.

Burnout and productivity don’t have to be at odds.

A slow car and a fast car both move forward in the same direction.

But it is only the slow car that has the time and control to avoid a crash.

Until next time, keep growing.

One quiet step at a time.

And this is Manikk Gupta , wishing you good luck and good growth.

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