Meet Claire O’ Connor
My Story with Burnout
"You've burned your mouth, but you are burnt out."
This was me on my couch in front of my fire, as miserable as I was ten years ago. I had burned my mouth badly and neglected to take care of it. I was too busy working voluntarily, outside of hours. I was in a state of chronic Burnout again.
The first time was in my sporting life, and now in my professional life. I was utterly overwhelmed, exhausted, and fragile on every level: emotionally, physically, and mentally.
Are you running yourself into the ground?
I realized that I had been running myself into the ground. I had started a new job. I was building a house; my now husband was studying in London. I had been over-committing myself in sports, work, and recreation. I had been busy helping others but didn't know how to help myself. I said ‘yes’ to everyone and everything except my own basic needs in self-care.
All the stress, anxiety, overworking, and overthinking with no time to rest, had left me completely exhausted.
The Journey of Self-Neglect
The self-neglect on my journey of Habitual Burnout was the recurring storyline that needed to change. After I had two children I realized I could no longer exist on the Hamster Wheel of Overwhelm, Self-Criticism, and Mental Exhaustion. I blamed myself for everything, trying to do it perfectly, and constantly berated myself for not doing it all, being it all, and having it all under control. Once I acknowledged that I couldn’t survive like this, I began to see a clearer picture of how my life could improve!
Change the direction of your life.
A trip around the world with my husband, a year out from work, and every strategy I could research eventually healed me. I became the Burnout Coach I am today because I have gone through it all and understand it deeply.
To this day, I consistently self-coach and self-monitor, and work on Mindset strategies that I share with my clients.
I coach using positive psychology, coaching tools, my teaching experience of 22 years, well-being facilitation, and a deep understanding of and dedication to my clients.
What to do if you have Burnout?
Recognizing that you have Burnout is the first step towards changing the trajectory of your life.
The coaching space is highly appropriate for Burnout as it is future-focused, uses positive psychology, and many tools to help you cope with everyday triggers.
If your day is a sprint from the time you wake up until the time you get you and your family back in bed, get in touch.
You chose the life you live.
If you are ready to change, learn new strategies, live your life the way YOU CHOSE, and be present with the people you love, sign up for my program. This is the key to the life you choose to live.
You will remember the tools and strategies to self-coach in your future, own your power forever, and never face burnout again.