My life has become a daily struggle to maintain margin because the demands continue to exceed my capacity. When I stay in this deficit position for more than one week, I literally hit the wall emotionally, physically and spiritually. I am fighting to set boundaries that serve as early warning alerts and this Forbes post was very helpful:
“Am I burnt out?” Is a question I faced frequently in my 9-5 where I previously worked as a mental health counselor, and even more so as I transitioned into running a lifestyle business. Personally, I love to work. I don’t necessarily mind long hours or a few tasks over the weekend. For me, work-life balance is about balancing passions, not time.”