Feeling Burnt Out? It Might Not Be the Workload
Update: 2025-07-01
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Are you tired and unmotivated even when you're not working long hours? The real reason for burnout might surprise you: it’s not how much you work, but whether that work fits who you are. In this episode, Chris shares a personal story about chasing a goal that looked exciting but ultimately didn’t align with his vision for freedom and flexibility. Through trial, reflection, and some missed opportunities, he discovered the power of alignment: doing work that energizes you and supports your bigger life goals. He covers how to refresh your vision, the value of saying no, and why reconnecting with community keeps you grounded. If you're feeling stuck or off track, this episode is a must-listen.
Episode highlights:
(0:00 ) Intro
(0:41 ) The truth about burnout and Chris’s personal experience
(2:20 ) Realizing what truly matters
(3:11 ) What energizes you vs. what drains you
(4:35 ) Saying no to the wrong opportunities
(5:56 ) Celebrating progress through coaching
(6:26 ) The meaning of community
(7:10 ) Refreshing your vision and making it real
(8:47 ) Outro
Connect with Hard Hat to CEO on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BrHqc3wdF/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardhattoceo/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcgilman/
Episode highlights:
(0:00 ) Intro
(0:41 ) The truth about burnout and Chris’s personal experience
(2:20 ) Realizing what truly matters
(3:11 ) What energizes you vs. what drains you
(4:35 ) Saying no to the wrong opportunities
(5:56 ) Celebrating progress through coaching
(6:26 ) The meaning of community
(7:10 ) Refreshing your vision and making it real
(8:47 ) Outro
Connect with Hard Hat to CEO on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BrHqc3wdF/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardhattoceo/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcgilman/
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