160: Ready To Quit Because Of Burnout Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle
160: Ready To Quit Because Of Burnout Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
We need to bridge the world of business ownership or your career with your personal development. Taking the time to navigate the complexities of being a business owner or having a career while finding balance in your life is important, but when we start to add the complications of burnout, it really starts to leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and ready to throw in the towel. The question I want to ask you when you start feeling this way is, should you quit at this point, or should you persevere? In today’s podcast episode, I talk about how burnout affects not only your work but also your personal life. To make informed decisions about quitting anything in your life, you need to understand how your thoughts, feelings, and actions are intertwined with your results. Whether you are starting a business or side hustle, you’re a self-employed individual, a solopreneur, entrepreneur, mompreneur, freelancer, small business owner, a remote, virtual, online, or in-house bookkeeper, or a virtual assistant or VA; you’ll want to think about the common signs of burnout I discuss today and make an informed decision before making a decision to quit or persevere with something in your life…
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Show Notes:
We need to bridge the world of business ownership or your career with your personal development. Taking the time to navigate the complexities of being a business owner or having a career while finding balance in your life is important, but when we start to add the complications of burnout, it really starts to leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and ready to throw in the towel. The question I want to ask you when you start feeling this way is, should you quit at this point, or should you persevere? In today’s podcast episode, I talk about how burnout affects not only your work but also your personal life. To make informed decisions about quitting anything in your life, you need to understand how your thoughts, feelings, and actions are intertwined with your results. Whether you are starting a business or side hustle, you’re a self-employed individual, a solopreneur, entrepreneur, mompreneur, freelancer, small business owner, a remote, virtual, online, or in-house bookkeeper, or a virtual assistant or VA; you’ll want to think about the common signs of burnout I discuss today and make an informed decision before making a decision to quit or persevere with something in your life…
Welcome Back…Do you find yourself challenged with the question of whether you should quit something? I often help my clients with questions like this. It may pertain to quitting their job, quitting their business, quitting a habit, or even quitting how they are handling a relationship in their life. One area that seems to be linked to challenges like this is burnout. Burnout can impact your business, your career, and your personal life. When you layer burnout on top of any of these questions, many clients second guess if they are making decisions from a good place. They worry they will make the wrong decision and will regret their decision after the fact. To make informed decisions, you need to understand how your thoughts, feelings, and actions are intertwined with your results. I want to start by discussing some common signs of burnout.
Burnout often starts with feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. You might begin to question your career or the business you’ve built. When burnout sets in, your thoughts can become negative. You might be thinking things like, I can’t handle this anymore, or Is this even worth it? These thoughts can lead to feelings of frustration and hopelessness, and you find yourself procrastinating or losing interest in your work. This often ultimately impacts the results you see. Your business may suffer, or your career might stagnate.
For example, you could be a dedicated accountant who has been working hard during tax seasons, and you find the stress is taking a toll on you. You may start considering quitting your job. You may be thinking you can’t keep up with the workload and your personal life is suffering. When you are feeling frustrated and exhausted, you may find you are missing deadlines, making errors, and your performance may start to go down. It would be clear that you are burning out, but quitting isn’t the only option in this example. It’s essential to assess your situation, taking everything into consideration.
Before deciding to quit, whatever your situation is, it’s crucial to consider other alternatives. In the accountant example, you could talk to your supervisor about your workload or seek help from your colleagues. You might also explore time management strategies and make sure you are prioritizing self-care.
Another crucial factor to consider is your mindset. When you’re on the edge of burnout, it’s essential to reframe what you are thinking. Instead of thinking I can’t handle this, try to shift your thoughts to something like I can manage this with support and proper self-care. This shift can have a significant impact on how you feel and your overall performance. Positive thoughts can lead to feelings of empowerment and action steps to improve your situation.
Here's another example. Let’s say you are a successful business owner who has been considering selling your business. As a business owner, you might be thinking I’ve achieved so much, but I’m tired of all the stress. Your feelings might be a mix of pride and burnout. You may be less involved in decision-making, and your business’s growth may have plateaued or even started to dwindle.
In this case, quitting may not be a bad idea, but it’s essential to do it with purpose and be happy with your decision instead of just giving up. You could consider transitioning, selling your business, or even taking some time off to recharge. It’s vital to remember that making significant life and career decisions should be intentional, made from a good place, and make sure you have an overall plan for your future.
Finding the right balance between your work and personal life is key. Remember, long-term success means nurturing your physical and mental health. You don’t have to choose between your career or business and your well-being. Finding that balance can lead to a happier, more sustainable life.
Burnout is a serious issue that can affect your career, business, and your personal life, but before deciding to quit, consider your options, mindset, and the importance of balance. If you need help with making a decision to quit or persevere with something in your life, I’m here to help you find your path to success and fulfillment. I encourage you to take the next step by signing up for a free consultation or coaching session with me as your business and life coach. Feel free to reach out to me. I’d love to help you. You can schedule your free consultation or sign up for a coaching session today. As a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Life Coach, I can help you put all the pieces in place to make an informed decision that will allow you to lead a happier and more sustainable life in your business, career, or your personal life. I’m here to guide you through the financial aspects of your business and help you focus on the steps you need to follow to reach the success you want to achieve in your business and stay committed so that you can continue to keep pushing forward. I’m here to help you with both your business and your personal life so you can relieve the stress, anxiety, or overwhelm you are currently feeling. Having an accountant and certified life coach like me can provide you with valuable insights and ideas to help you simplify your business, which enables you to go back to enjoying your business like you thought you would when you first started it. I work with business owners and accountants to create the actionable steps they need to take to ultimately achieve their goals while getting relief from the stress and overwhelm they feel from the pressure of owning a business, deadlines, and the workload they face every day. If you are struggling with this as well and would like some help developing a solution, help strengthen and maintain your emotional health, increase your well-being, create a more positive, happy, and joyful life, set and achieve your goals, and manage your relationships, I’d love for you to join me in my Balance Life Coaching program so that you can live a more purposeful life. Each week, we meet privately one-on-one, and you get to bring whatever is on your mind on any given week. It could be your highest priority you want to work on, whatever you want more of in your life, or if there is something that is weighing on you heavily that you need coaching on, and we’ll work through it together. Having a certified life coach like me helping you through all of this allows you to feel so seen and cared for, and the results are amazing. Everyone benefits when they work with a certified life coach. After every call, you feel energized, and you know exactly what to do for the week to come, and relief knowing we will meet again the next week to go over anything that comes up after the call. You’ll gain self-awareness while you take each step toward your goals. The investment in this program is an easy yes for you. I’ve set this program up in the most supportive way. If you are ready to join the Balance Life Coaching program, you can go to www.FinancialAdventure.com and click on the work with me button. You’ll see the link to join as well as additional information about the program. Sign up now. There are limited spots available for this program due to the one-on-one aspect, and it does sell out. If the payment link is gone, you can get on my waitlist to join the program when additional spots are available. I help people get results and live a more joyful life. I coach everybody on everything. Everyone has something they want in their lives, and I help them get it. I know this is something you’ve been waiting for. I’ve been asked by many of my listeners to create this exact program. The faster you get access to the program, the quicker you’ll see the possibilities available to you. I also have a risk-free guarantee. I believe so strongly that everyone benefits from coaching that when you sign up today, if for any reason you are not satisfied with your first session, you can send us an email, and we’ll refund you immediately. Are you ready to enjoy your life now? Why would you want to wait? Make this investment for yourself. Take the journey with me…make it happen for yourself. Ask yourself why you need this program in your life right now. Are you ready to make bigger, bolder, stronger life goals? I’m looking forward to meeting with you soon and digging deeper to see where you currently are in your business or career and start creating actionable steps so that you can reach your vision and goals for the future, not only in your business or career but also in your personal life. I’m ready to work with you, see all of your successes, and watch you thrive in your business or career while creating your best work-life balance. I’ll post links to this and other valuable resources for business owners and accountants where you are listening to this podcast.
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