Leaders' Exhaustion

Imagine this: you’re a high-performing manager taking your career seriously. Lately, though, you've been feeling exhausted and worn out. You know, intellectually speaking, that when people take care of themselves, they feel better, and maybe even work better. But deep down, you also believe that working harder and longer than everyone else is what made you successful, and in the fast-paced, intensely demanding world you operate in, that’s honestly what you think it takes. So, you keep working long hours, respond to emails and messages way into the evening and even on your off days, and the idea of self-care... well is just an idea if we're real for a moment. But now, work seems heavy and tiring, especially the "people" part of it. If you can relate to this, maybe if it rings true for you right now or you've been in a situation like this before, then listen up! Burnout, exhaustion, anxiety, and depression are all on a rapid rise since the beginning of the pandemic and even without taking the implications of COVID into consideration, many workplaces foster a work and performance culture that's simply not sustainable.   In my experience working with leaders day in and day out, many of which share the pressure hanging over them and how they feel exhausted from the pace and weight they carry. And this is not to be taken lightly. If you've ever read stories from people recovering from burnout for years, it's simply not worth messing with it! It often takes years to feel like 100% again. Figuring out how to prevent it and learning how to deal with stress is crucial in the world we live in. In this week's episode of The Manager Track, we tackle this conversation and look at what are the reasons why so many of us feel exhausted (hint: it's not just the workload!) and what shifts will help ease the load and slow down the pace without sacrificing your career. -- RESOURCES MENTIONED -- Schedule a call with Ramona: http://www.ramonashaw.com/apply Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling new book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': https://amzn.to/3TuOdcP If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw/ Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for --> www.ramonashaw.com/masterclass Don't forget to invest time each week to increase your self-awareness, celebrate your wins, and learn from mistakes. Your career grows only to the extent that you grow. Grab your Career Journal with leadership exercises and weekly reflections here: www.ramonashaw.com/shop Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to https://www.ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show!* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.