47: Avoiding Burnout Through Self-Efficacy

Unstuck with Jay Abbasi · Feb 24, 2025 · 40m

Meet Lily. It’s nearly 9 p.m., and she’s still at her desk, drowning in reports and unread emails. The office is empty, but she keeps pushing through. Her phone buzzes—a text from her husband: Heading to bed. Miss you. Let’s catch up tomorrow? Guilt creeps in, but she brushes it aside. There’s always more to do.

As a senior VP at a software company, Lily’s workload is relentless. She thrives under pressure, but lately, exhaustion has replaced excitement. Her team looks to her for answers, but she struggles to delegate. At home, she feels disconnected, too drained to be present with her…