Calm AF

Why High Achievers Experience Burnout (And How to Fix It)


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Burnout isn't just about being tired—it's about being stuck in a cycle of overdrive and collapse that drains your energy, erodes your confidence, and leaves you feeling like no amount of rest will ever be enough.

This morning, a client shared a story that perfectly captured the heart of this struggle, and it was so powerful I scrapped my original recording of this episode to include it.

In this episode, I'll share her transformational journey of breaking the burnout cycle—not by doing less or trying harder, but by completely shifting the energy behind her ambition. We'll explore:

  • Why burnout happens to ambitious people.
  • How fear-driven ambition keeps you stuck in survival mode.
  • The real costs of staying in the burnout loop—on your energy, confidence, creativity, and joy.
  • What happens when you break the cycle and step into aligned ambition.

If you've ever felt like time off leaves you just as exhausted as when you started, or if you're constantly swinging between pushing too hard and completely shutting down, this episode is for you.

Discover how to recalibrate your energy, regulate your nervous system, and create a life where rest and productivity coexist effortlessly.

Resources

Private Coaching: For the most high-touch, personalized support, private coaching offers direct access to me, tailored to your life's biggest challenges and opportunities. Together, we'll keep you regulated, focused, and powerful as you create lasting transformation in your marriage, career, or personal growth. Private coaching is available by application or referral. Click here to apply for 2025.

Regulated is a self-paced course designed for high-level achievers who want to deeply understand their unique nervous system and craft a personalized plan to stay Calm AF, no matter what life throws at them.

– For those ready to take it further, you can upgrade to Mastering Calm AF, which includes 12 weeks of personalized support via Voxer. This ensures you have direct access to me as you implement what you learn in the course, navigate challenges, and create lasting transformation.

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Calm AFBy Kristen Finch

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