The True Cost of Burnout: Why 'Doing Nothing' is More Expensive Than You Think

Many high achievers think they can handle burnout on their own. That paying for support or investing in personal growth or a coach or mentor is an unnecessary expense. But here’s the shocker: ignoring burnout is actually costing you more, far more, than you may realise.

We’ve all heard about the price of burnout for companies, costing UK employers billions annually. But what about the cost on your own life?

As a high achiever, leader, or business owner, burnout will quietly drain your income, your energy, your relationships and impact your overall happiness and wellbeing.

Based on conversations with clients, I’ve done the math.

The annual personal cost of burnout isn’t trivial; it can easily range from ￡10,000 to ￡100,000 or more.

Here’s a breakdown of how these costs add up:

1. Job Loss or Career Setbacks Estimated Cost: ￡10,000 - ￡50,000+
2. Stress Related Health issues Estimated Cost: ￡500 - ￡10,000+
3. Lost Development Opportunities Estimated Cost: ￡500 - ￡10,000+
4. Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms Estimated Cost: ￡500 - ￡10,000+
5. Self-Employment or Business Losses Estimated Cost: ￡50,000+
6. Retirement Savings Setback
7. Relationship Breakdown

Depending on your personal circumstances and your current employment status: Total Cost of Burnout: ￡10,000 - ￡100,000+ annually

Are you surprised by these figures?

What’s at Stake Beyond Money

Burnout is not just a fleeting issue that can be ignored - it’s an expensive long term burden, and it chips away at more than just your energy. It will disrupt your mental, emotional and physical health, and take a toll on your happiness and inner peace. The ripple effects are profound.

And sadly when left unaddressed for too long, it can heavily impact your relationships, kill your self-confidence and derail the success you’ve worked so hard to achieve.

Investing in Holistic Support

Imagine paying for a program that truly gives you your life back. Imagine being guided by someone who’s been there and has successfully kept burnout at bay for over three years.

Imagine finally getting the holistic support you need to break the cycle and stay on top of your game.

A 1:1 coaching program might seem like an upfront cost, but compared to the financial drain of burnout, it’s a bargain.

Ask yourself: knowing what burnout is really costing you, what will you do differently?

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