CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - We’ve all been there - work never stops, you get home and you’re still go, go, go. It doesn’t take long for that to lead to burnout.
Elena Arecco Bridgmon, co-founder and COO at LUMO, a leadership development firm based in Charlotte, says a common misconception is that burnout happens quickly. Burnout is actually a workplace condition from not managing chronic stress - something building up over time. When you’re going all the time, it’s a complete overwhelm cycle.
The solution: map the cycle and interrupt it. Ask if it’s building toward your next most important project or goal, stay focused on your next big thing, and remember to pause, prioritize, and protect your time and energy.
To learn more visit lumoleadership.com and @lumoleadership.
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