How I fought burnout while building my own mental wellbeing business

Six months ago, I met with two fellow entrepreneurs after they closed their first round of funding. I congratulated them and their response was that they were worried because they didn’t have any energy left to execute, lead and inspire. Despite appearing strong, confident, and excited across social media platforms, the reality was different and concerning.

Personal StoriesLamia PardoNovember 7, 2019wellness kpi, wellness, burnout, burnout management, stress

There is an 80% chance that your mental health is compromised.

Just because you don’t have a long history of depression, anxiety or another mental health illness, it doesn’t mean you are immune to mental health issues. Prolonged periods of stress, lack of prioritization in life, an/or being part of a poorly designed work environment can rapidly lead to energy depletion and burnout.

Burnout and StressLamia PardoOctober 10, 2019burnout management, burnout, stats, mental health

What is burnout and how do I recognise the symptoms?

According to Gallup, 7 in 10 millennials suffer some level of burnout. Also, the annual cost in lost productivity from employees “checking out of their jobs” is estimated at $550B. You can become a burnout vigilante by detecting your early signs of burnout, or amongst your friends, family members, and employees.