Jun '12 - Mar '17
For those of you who had been with me since 2011 when I first started this blog, you might’ve noticed I’ve stopped blogging for over a year. Blame it on moving around a lot, working 70 hours a week, dealing with family issues...
Well, the truth is I was having a massive burnout - I know that’s something we all face from time to time.
I had to stop everything in my life including blogging to barely get ahold of my workload. Basically my work life balance was just not there. I realized after a long year of burnout that maybe you're feeling the same like I did.
I can go on and on, but the point is we all experience a burnout in one way or the other. And I want to help you overcome it because you deserve to actually enjoy the job and profession that you worked so hard for.
Read more after the break.
(This will take you to my website.)
I educate architects and designers (just like you) to craft a creative career that fuels your soul, reach your goals and share your talents to the world. I strive to make your life easier and give you real actionable strategies that I’ve used to build my career step by step to working in a world renowned architectural firm. More free resources are available at joannlui.com/blog.
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It's a huge learning curve to be leading people! It's seldom taught by others, but everyone will encounter it at some point. Thank you Chris for the insight!
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Really liked your full article. Well said Joann
Thank you!
Step 6: Write a blog post.
Been there and done that. Interesting that we've come up with very similar ways of dealing with burnout. Good article. Stay positive.
Thanks! Read your article. Great insight as well.
when i can't get up from my desk at 3 and enjoy a walk to the coffee shop down the street is when i realize i am taking it too seriously, and no one will benefit. and making the transition from busy-bee worker to team leader can be very challenging, and few architects do a good job mentoring young staff on how to do so. you seem to have the right idea though, keep it up!
for heavier things, try therapy. in all earnestness it really helps for disentangling conflicts of family, health and work.
Changing to a team leader was definitely very challenging. I actually was considering therapy when I was also having family issues. It's a great resource.
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