A client came to coaching feeling drained.
The client had been working long hours for a while and felt tired to the point that they were staring at the screen with little energy.
Because of their willingness and availability to work extra hours and not pushing back, more work was added to their plate.
They felt sad and overwhelmed because they worked a lot, outside of their regular working hours.
They thought:
“I don’t want to let the team down. I’ll push through, it’s easier than setting a boundary.”
“There’s so much work to do. If I don’t do it, who will?”
“This is temporary, it will calm down soon” (said for months)
The client skipped breaks, didn’t raise the topic with their manager, neglected their relationships and health and didn’t ask for help.
They were wired and tired.
Throughout the coaching process, I helped the client identify the fixed beliefs they had about work and being the only one able to do that work. We worked together to find options, to identify healthy boundaries, and we worked on the message the client would communicate to their manager.
They decided to reach out to their manager, let them know how they feel and asked for their opinion on the volume of work and assignments.
They spoke up assertively about their expectations and how they see the volume of work being split among the members of the team, so that it’s fair for everyone.
As a result, they felt relieved after finally voicing their concerns instead of holding them in.
They felt increased self-confidence in their ability to set boundaries by creating a precedent for conversations about workload.
They discovered other ways of working and that it’s ok to address things that feel overwhelming at work.
They felt more in control of their work, reduced their workload and eliminated overtime.
If you’re overworking, feel overwhelmed and want to feel in control of your workload and communicate your boundaries, working with me can get you the solution to your problem.
Send me a message and let’s work together to shift your mindset and get you the best out of your career.
