Signs You're Burning Out in Leadership. Burnout. I thought I could prove them wrong. And usually I did. I would get tired – out of balance – but when I saw the edge, I could always pull myself back. Until seven years ago. I found the edge, and as I was falling, I knew this time I realized I couldn’t pull myself back. And sometimes, tragically, they were done – hope never fully returned and they didn’t ever become the person they were before. ![]() That was the last thing I wanted to happen to me. Looking back, the diagnosis is still a little elusive and mysterious. Who really knows what corrodes the soul to the point where it deflates? But I’d say the most likely candidate for what derailed me is what I’d call emotional burnout. The last 1. 0% took two or three more years. The good new is, there is life after burnout (my next post will be on ways to recover from burnout). I’m writing this because burnout seems to be an epidemic in ministry leadership. Art has become the defining feature of Burning Man, as the festival continues to be a testing ground for a growing circle of artists seeking engaged. ![]()
In fact, there are more than a few of you who know you are right on the edge of the cliff you could so easily fall of of. And probably a few of you who are in free fall right now. Why is that? More than most environments, ministry combines what you do (your work) with what you believe (your faith) and . Without skillful navigation, that can creates a roller coaster of emotions that push leaders toward burnout (I’ve. Your motivation has faded. ![]() Welcome to Blackwall Fire Station - Your source to EVERYTHING London's Burning for over 10 years! Fan site for the popular British Television Drama. Your main emotion is . I wrote more about emotional numbness here. But not everybody, every time. Burnout often means few to no people energize you anymore. Little things make you disproportionately angry. You’re becoming cynical. Your productivity is dropping. Or what used to take you 5 minutes just took you 4. That’s a warning bell. Whether that’s overeating, overworking, drinking, impulsive spending or even drugs, you’ve chosen a path of self- medication over self- care. Ironically, my self- medication was actually more work, which just spirals things downward. You don’t laugh anymore. Fat burning foods, boosts metabolism and weight loss due to their thermogenic effect! This list of what to eat will serve you well.![]() Nothing seems fun or funny, and, at its worst, you begin to resent people who enjoy life. Sleep and time off no longer refuel you. A good night’s sleep or a week or two off will help most healthy people bounce back with fresh energy. ![]() But you could have a month off when you’re burnt out and not feel any difference. I took three weeks off during my summer of burn out, and I felt worse at the end than when I started. Not being refueled when you take time off is a major warning sign you’re burning out. Identifying with just a few of these signs might just be a sign that you’re tired. If you identify with half, you might be close to the edge. If you identify with most or all, well, you might be in the same place I found myself–burnout. If you are burnt out, I would encourage you to seek immediate professional help – a medical doctor and a trained Christian counselor. How can we help each other?
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