Do you find yourself working late into the night, even when you're at home?
Is your desire to please others damaging your own health and well-being?
Burnout often affects the most conscientious and agreeable among us. It's not just about being tired all the time – it's a state where your dedication and people-pleasing nature start working against you, affecting both your professional and personal life.
Because:
👉 Highly conscientious individuals tend to overwork, especially in remote settings
👉 Agreeable personalities hate conflict and as a consequence struggle to set boundaries and say no to additional tasks
👉 Perfectionists often prioritise work excellence at the expense of personal well-being
Instead:
➡ Recognise that saying no is an important leadership skill – practice it regularly
➡ Set firm work hours, even when working from home, to protect your personal time
➡ Strive for wholeness rather than perfection. Aim to be a good parent, partner, friend, etc., as well as a good manager
➡ Encourage open discussions about workload and stress in your team
➡ Develop interests outside work to help you maintain a balanced identity
In other words… Your conscientiousness and agreeableness are strengths, but they need to be balanced with self-care and boundary-setting. By understanding your personality traits, you can better protect yourself from burnout and lead more effectively.
Want to find out more about how your personality impacts your leadership and well-being? Take a look at my two books on burnout, Antiburnout and Burning Bright Without Burning Out (you can find them on Amazon).
👉 Connect with me to read my posts on the psychology of leadership.
👉 DM me to discuss how I can help your team or yourself to minimise the risk of burnout.
👉 Tune in to the Financial Management podcast to hear my interview on Curbing burnout: Advice for making sure you switch off from work.
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