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Why Burnout Persists (Even When You Prioritize Everything Right)
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Why You’re Still Burnt Out — Even After You’ve “Tried Everything” Everybody thinks that burnout is about doing too much, poor prioritization, or a lack of clarity. But here’s the truth: You’re likely not doing too much. You’re just doing the wrong things in the wrong state. That distinction alone changes everything. One of the primary behaviors I help my clients implement — and one of the most important things I teach — is a tool called transitional behaviors. These are simple rituals that create clear boundaries between different parts of your life. And almost every high performer I work with struggles to install them — especially in the morning. Think about it: most executives start their day helping with kids, running around, or checking Slack before brushing their teeth. Your nervous system? Completely confused. It doesn’t know whether to calm down, gear up, or stay in neutral. And when your nervous system doesn’t know what state it’s in, your entire ability to prioritize crumbles — because the internal environment doesn’t match the external demands. This is why I don’t just teach productivity or mindset — I teach
state regulation
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nervous system-informed strategy
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Here’s a quick system you can implement today: Organize your life in three daily phases, each with a defined transition. ☀️1. Morning Phase — Create Predictability Don’t rush. Give your mind something gentle: slow movement, light stimulation, boredom, or mindfulness. Then introduce a signal for transition — something like brushing your teeth, doing your hair, or putting on clean clothes. That act tells your system: “We’re shifting from home to work mode.” 🔄2. Midday — Focused Execution Once you’ve transitioned into work mode, your energy should flow naturally. You’ve already cued your system for performance — now use it. 🌙3. End-of-Day — Downshift This is where most people fail. You need a transition out of performance mode. No Slack. No “one last email.” Instead, do something that signals closure: A walk, changing clothes, turning off notifications — anything that communicates “We’re done.” If this resonates, I want to invite you into something deeper. 🧠 Join Our Summer Burnout Cohort This is not your average “self-care” program. For the last five years, I’ve guided executives, founders, and high-performers through structured nervous system retraining. We don’t teach the what. We teach the how — so you leave with a custom blueprint for your real life. If you’re navigating burnout, decision fatigue, or just trying to get back your edge — this cohort is where we do the real work. ✅Spots are limited. Apply here → CLICK HERE |
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Each week we unpack the latest intersections of neuroscience, business, self worth, presence and productivity. (Yes, it's a bit of the kitchen sink but I promise you nothing is more beautiful than recognizing that this combination is a symphony singing the song of a life well lived.)
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