📰 1 Article to Know: A 2023 Psychology Today discusses that people with childhood adversity are more likely to develop "compulsive goal pursuit"—a pattern linked with anxiety, burnout, and emotional suppression. Read on Psychology Today.

❝ 1 Quote to Consider:

“Son, your ego’s writing checks that your body can’t cash.”
— Top Gun

✅ Try This: Do a “Responsibility Audit”:

• What tasks did you take on without being asked?

• Which of them could be delegated, delayed, or declined?

• What are you protecting by overfunctioning—your role, your identity, or someone else’s comfort?

💡 What That Means for You: If your body is exhausted but your brain feels on edge, the issue isn’t just physical—it’s neurological. You don’t need more tiredness, you need less alertness before bed.

✅ Try This: Use the phrase: “Here’s what I need right now.” in one conversation this week. Practice it—even if it’s just asking for 10 minutes of silence after a meeting.

✅ Try This: This week, ask one direct report: “What would make this team feel more sustainable?” Then listen without defending or problem-solving.

💡 Coaching Tip: Replace “I just need to get through this week” with “What’s one thing I can stop doing that no longer serves me?” Productivity without boundaries = burnout with a calendar invite.

💡 What That Means for You: You can’t fix burnout with better time management alone. You have to start with nervous system regulation—creating space to actually feel safe, grounded, and resourced.

✅ Try This: Audit your calendar for boundary leaks. Where are you giving time away that you didn’t agree to? Reclaim one hour this week.

🎯 Strategic Pick: The 3-3-3 Reset Rule: If you feel overwhelmed, pause and write down 3 priorities for the day, 3 non-negotiables for your health, and 3 people you need to communicate with. Cut the rest.