We have all been there. Probably more than once. We are doing something that we really love and we are improving other people’s lives. We are enjoying what we are doing and we are making people happy. Does it get any better than that?
Suddenly, without warning, we lose our enthusiasm. Our motivation is gone. Gratification has left the building. Disillusionment is sitting next to us.
What happened? What went wrong? Ladies and gentlemen we have just met “BURNOUT” up close and personal!
What is burnout? Mr Webster says that it is “fatigue, frustration or apathy resulting from prolonged stress, overwork or intense activity”. My definition: burnout is losing contact with your “center of balance”. Our intentions were good. Our efforts were excellent. Our results were exceptional. Our self-esteem was soaring. All of the ingredients were correct but our desire has disappeared. Why?
We would like to succeed at everything that we attempt. We know that our success is dependent upon are willingness to learn, to try and to adjust. We attempt to apply these principles to all facets of our lives. Then one day, we hear about...