Hello there, lovely souls! Welcome to another episode of The Awakening My Heart podcast. I'm Caroline De Kimpe, your host and the founder of Rise Up and Lead With Heart.

Today, I want to take you on a journey through my personal experience of bouncing forward from burnout.

It's a topic close to my heart, and I hope it resonates with some of you.

Before we dive in, I want to clarify something. Burnout comes in various forms and intensities. What I experienced might not apply to everyone, but I believe that sharing my journey could offer inspiration and insights to those who need it.

For me, burnout initially felt like a disconnection from my true passions and desires.

I was relentlessly chasing success, feeling exhausted, and struggling with physical symptoms.

I knew something had to change because I wasn't the person I wanted to be.

Here are the steps I took to bounce forward from burnout, which might resonate with you:

1. Letting Go of Obsessive Behaviour: Obsession often drove me to push myself relentlessly.

To break free, I had to let go of this behaviour consciously. Acceptance was key; it's okay not to focus on something all the time.

2. Creating a Heart-Centered Vision: My previous vision was ego-driven and competitive.

I needed to craft a heart-centred vision that resonated with who I truly am. This vision aligned with my mission to inspire heart-centered leadership.

3. Detaching from External Validation: I detached myself from external markers of success like podcast listens or membership sign-ups.

It's about being content with the journey itself and trusting that the right people will resonate with your message.

4. "This or Something Better": I embraced the mindset of "this or something better."

It created space for possibilities beyond what I could currently see.

This mindset shift can apply to many areas of life, like job promotions.

5. Creating a Mind Movie: Using Canva, I made a mind movie—a short video with inspiring visuals and words. It served as a daily reminder of my heart-centred vision and kept me motivated.

6. Observing Self-Doubt: I became vigilant about self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Instead of letting these thoughts consume me, I observed them with curiosity and sometimes sat with them, accepting that they were part of my journey.

If you're intrigued and want to explore heart-centred leadership further, consider joining our Rise Up and Lead

With Heart membership. It's a space where we go beyond strategies, diving deep into the essence of heart-centred leadership.

It's a journey of growth, self-discovery, and connection.

Remember, you're not alone on your path to bounce forward.

Your unique journey is valuable, and there's wisdom in every step you take.

Sending you love and light,

Caroline 💫

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