5 Signs You’re Leading From Burnout (And What to Do About It)
By Christine Higgins | Founder, Embodied Energy Wellness | Corporate Wellness & Intuitive Leadership Expert
You’re successful. You’re the go-to person. You hold it all together.
But lately… you're running on empty. And no, another time management app isn’t the answer.
Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse.
For many leaders, it looks like high-functioning exhaustion.
Let’s talk about it.
Here Are 5 Sneaky Signs You’re Leading From Burnout:
1. You’re Numb… But Still Getting Stuff Done
You’re showing up, ticking the boxes, hitting deadlines—but joy? Creativity? Gone.
You're not thriving. You're surviving with a smile.
What to do: Begin tracking how your body responds during the day. Are you shallow breathing? Jaw clenched? That’s not focus—it’s fight-or-flight.
2. Your Calendar Controls You (Not the Other Way Around)
Every hour is booked. No breathing room. Even “lunch” is a task.
You’ve forgotten what it feels like to rest without guilt.
What to do: Build pause into your leadership. Even five minutes of intentional stillness recalibrates your nervous system and your clarity.
3. You Can’t Make a Simple Decision Without Spiraling
Everything feels high stakes. You second-guess, overanalyze, or just freeze.
What to do: Strengthen your intuitive muscle. Intuition isn't woo—it's wisdom. My Embodied Energy Leadership Method™ helps you reconnect to inner knowing and lead from alignment, not anxiety.
4. You’re Always “On” — Even When You’re Off
You check emails during dinner. You reply to messages at midnight. You wear productivity like a badge of honour… but underneath it all, you’re drowning.
What to do: Redefine success. It’s not about how much you do—it’s about how deeply you lead.
5. You’ve Lost Touch With Why You’re Even Doing This
You once felt called to lead, build, create. Now it just feels… heavy.
You’re craving more meaning, but don’t know where to begin.
What to do: You don’t need a vacation—you need a reset. A full-body, soul-led return to what lights you up. That’s what the Embodied Energy Leadership Method™ is here for.
Leadership That Heals, Not Hurts
It’s not too late to shift how you lead. You don’t have to burn out to be effective.
In fact, your team will perform better when you model balance, clarity, and authentic energy.
Want to Lead With Energy, Not Exhaustion?
I help leaders and companies like yours regulate, realign, and rise.
Here’s how we can work together:
✅ Corporate Wellness Workshops
✅ Intuitive Leadership Coaching
✅ Nervous System Reset Sessions
✅ Executive Retreats & Speaking Engagements
Let’s bring energy back to leadership—and soul back into success.
Book a discovery call: hello@christinejhiggins.com
www.embodiedenergywellness.com
If this resonated with you, I’d love to hear:
Which of these signs hit home? What are you doing to protect your energy?
