You’re probably familiar with the story of Sisyphus. You know, the Greek myth where a king is given the eternal punishment of rolling a large boulder up a hill, only for it to roll back to the bottom every time.

In my previous post, I shared how to say no to non-essential requests. I talked about the importance of focusing on getting the right things done instead of doing everything you can. This is how you achieve efficiency while protecting your wellbeing.

I have a confession to make. I’ve been enjoying saying no. I’ve been turning down requests to participate in new projects, saying no thanks to invitations to speak, and declining demands on my time across the board.

Let’s talk about burnout—that physical-emotional feeling that you can’t carry on with your job for one more Zoom call without losing your mind—and how leaders can prevent it.

I remember my first session as a professional therapist. I’d just completed my certification and was eager to help people.