The Gift of Burn Out

"It’s Not a Gift Unless You Give It"

Ron Fletcher said that to me but I bet a bunch of other smart folks have said it, too.

I’ve heard from several readers that they give so much when they teach that they don’t have much left over for themselves. I’ve heard this complaint over and over since getting into the Pilates industry in 2000, I’ve seen teachers of all experience levels burn out and I’ve also seen the end result of burn out which is where you end up with extreme problems giving anything, to anybody, under any circumstances.

Let us pray: Lord, in order for us to continue to grow in our love of this work, we need to be respected, valued, considered and well-regarded by clients and coworkers. Please help us treat all others with these values so that we may best prepare ourselves for being treated the same way. I know that change begins with me, Lord, so please help me change and please help guide those around me so they may change as well. Amen.

Until those prayers are answered, here’s a plan to help you figure out how to solve the problem of feeling like your energy/wisdom/effort is finite and that you are at risk of being personally diminished by giving too much away.