Nadia’s Story: Overworked, Burnt Out, and Feeling “Not Enough”

Do you ever think or feel that you’re not enough?

This thinking/feeling pattern can be tough to identify. It starts in childhood and becomes so ingrained you hardly notice.

But here’s how you KNOW it’s operating under the surface:

  • You work yourself to the bone but never receive the validation, promotion or financial compensation you seek.
  • Fear stops you from using your voice to advocate for yourself.
  • Your shaky boundaries allow your boss and co-workers to take advantage of your work ethic.
  • You burn out and end up with physical symptoms or chronic illness.

My client Nadia was working 60 hours a week including overnight shifts.

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Your Career Matters Step #2 Create a Destination Worthy of You

Your Career Matters to Every Part of Your Life. So, Create a Destination Worthy of You.

She was shot down for a promotion.

“That’s ok,” she told herself….”I didn’t want to work that hard or play those ridiculous office politics, anyway!”

Just under the surface, she was crushed.

Deep down, under her rationalizing brain, her mind began to spin.

Thoughts and feelings of all the times she was ignored, overlooked,

even mocked for being her.

All those feelings came streaming out.

Not to worry, she knew exactly how to suppress them.

Wine with friends, they will understand and so, a night out bitching together,

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