Could Burnout Actually Be Caused by a Lack of Purpose?

Is Burnout Really Just About Overworking? Or Is There More to It?

The common belief about burnout is that it comes from overworking. Sure, that’s part of it, but what if the real problem goes deeper than just too many hours at the desk or juggling too many tasks? 

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What if burnout is really about a lack of direction, a missing sense of purpose? Think about it. 

When you’re feeling burned out, isn’t it often like something vital is missing?

What if you dreams, which might cause you to overwork, are based on a feeling of lack or fear? If you think this is the case, this article might fit more:

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We do our jobs, we go through the motions, but where’s the heart in it? Where’s that warm, motivating flame that’s supposed to guide us?

It’s like you’ve lost that spark, that inner fire that gets you going in the morning. That deep, warm, motivating energy that comes from your heart or your true self (or whatever you want to call this energy)

Imagine having that flame inside, guiding you, fueling your every move.

Watch this short clip from the Movie “Soul” which might give you another perspective of what your true guiding self, your spark is or might be...

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With this perspective in mind, one might actually need to find his spark (soul) and its purpose (for this lifetime) in order to feel fulfilled, whole and free of burnout and lack.