Introduction: There's a Name for That (Disrupting Burnout by Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson audiobook)

Have you ever felt the crushing weight of perfectionism, or caught yourself constantly comparing your life to those around you? Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson, known as Dr. PBJ, unravels these very feelings and discusses a phenomenon that's silently devastating lives: burnout. Dr. PBJ, an esteemed executive coach, and author, opens up about her personal dance with this relentless adversary and the near loss of everything she holds dear. She eloquently captures the essence of being an 'accomplished woman' and the unexpected emotional toll it can bring. If you've ever felt isolated in your struggles with exhaustion and the unrelenting pressure to perform, PBJ's message resonates with a comforting "you're not alone.”

Dr. PBJ introduces us to the 'cycle of burnout' and teases the transformative techniques she's mastered to break free. She's firm in the belief that recovery is not a mere act of self-care, but a profound revival of our inherent gifts. By sharing poignant anecdotes from her life and the lives of those she's guided, PBJ illustrates that while our paths are as unique as we are, the roadmap to liberation from burnout's grip has universal signposts. So, whether you're soaring in your career or simply navigating the tumultuous seas of daily demands, this conversation is an anchor of practical wisdom to help you rediscover your rhythm.

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Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:00

To the woman with the heavy load. I see you, friend. This is for you. Introduction, there's a name for that. You're an accomplished woman with many responsibilities and you often find yourself overwhelmed, exhausted and burned out. I know I've been there. As a matter of fact, burnout almost cost me everything.

Speaker 1: 0:32

You're reading this book because everyone recognizes and desires your gifts, but they have no idea what it costs to be you. You give so much to others that you have very little left for yourself. You work with your empathy meter on high most days and it is exhausting. You often find yourself depleted after serving others and you feel your efforts are taken for granted. You feel misused by everyone in your life, including those who love you. You feel guilty because everyone around you thinks you've got it all together. If they only knew. People tell you to put it all in God's hands, but no one taught you how to do that.

Speaker 1: 1:23

There's no margin in your life. You could literally be doing something for someone every minute of the day if your body could handle it. You run to isolation just to catch your breath. However, you don't find this escape refreshing. You've been very successful in your professional life, but if you're honest, you know you're still searching for purpose. You struggle with perfectionism, holding yourself to a higher standard than you hold others. You also struggle with comparison, never feeling like enough as you compare yourself to other professional women with clean houses, perfect partners, extraordinary children and a laundry list of professional accolades. You may even find the work you once loved is now wearing you thin, which distresses your soul. Now you're questioning if you were truly called to do this work in the first place. You're career frustrated. You feel checked out and no longer interested in things you once loved. Your emotions are all over the place and your wellness habits seem to have vanished from your life.

Speaker 1: 2:40

You taught everyone in your life that you could be all things to all people, and they believed you. Now, friend, you just want to run away from it all. You think you are all alone. You feel like you're the only successful woman living with these struggles. Friend, it's not just you. You did not make this up. There's a name for all of that. It's called burnout. More specifically, I call this the cycle of burnout, but we'll discuss that in detail in chapter 3. Hi, friend, I'm Dr Patrice Butler Jackson, but you can call me PBJ. All my friends do I call you friend because we have some things in common I am a wife, a mama Patrice, ie step mama a daughter, a big sister, an aunt, a mentor, a friend, a minister, a transformational speaker, an educator for almost 25 years now an executive coach and now an author.

Speaker 1: 3:51

Honestly, there aren't many professional goals I set for myself that I haven't attained, and at each accomplishment I felt like I needed the next one, the next promotion, the next project or the next accolade. I expected the next one to bring the peace I longed to experience. I was searching for a finish line, but I only found more curves and detours. I brought all of myself to everything I did and ultimately, I lost myself. In this book, you will learn three proven strategies for disrupting burnout so you can discover your innate, unique brilliance. For now, know that you will release mindsets that keep you trapped in the cycle of burnout and you'll create new belief systems that accelerate your true brilliance.

Speaker 1: 4:48

This is more than self-care. This is about recovery and revival. I'll share my own testimony, share testimonies from my clients and teach you step-by-step the strategies we use to beat burnout. Please note clients' names and identifying details have been changed throughout this book to protect the integrity of their journey. These stories are shared to allow you to see what is possible, but remember every journey is unique. Your journey will not mirror any story shared here. Your journey is specifically crafted to you alone. Throughout this book, I will encourage you to seek the services of a licensed counselor, as this book is not intended to be a substitute for therapy. I encourage all my clients to work with a counselor as they implement the strategies discussed here to ensure they have the support necessary to accomplish deep work. Friend, it's time for you to get your breath back. Take this journey out of burnout and into brilliance with me.