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Lisa Boehm

Understanding and Overcoming Midlife Burnout: Strategies for a Balanced Life


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Burnout is an all-too-common experience for midlife women who find themselves juggling the demands of work, family, and personal well-being. As responsibilities grow, the need to do it all can lead to feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, and burnout. Is it possible to work less, live more, and truly thrive? In this blog, we explore practical strategies to help you regain control of your life, find balance, and avoid burnout.


What is Burnout?


Midlife burnout often occurs when women take on more than they can handle without prioritizing self-care. It’s a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that builds up over time. Symptoms include chronic fatigue, lack of motivation, feelings of helplessness, and even physical health issues. This can leave women feeling trapped in a cycle of stress, unable to find the time and energy for the things they truly enjoy.


Why Does Burnout Happen in Midlife?


Midlife presents a unique set of challenges. Many women are balancing careers, raising children, and perhaps even caring for aging parents. Add to this the societal pressure to “have it all” or “do it all,” and it’s no wonder so many women experience burnout. The constant push to excel at work, maintain a household, and keep up with social obligations can drain your energy and rob you of joy and leave you feeling burned out.


The good news is that burnout isn’t permanent. By making intentional changes to your mindset and habits, you can break free from the overwhelm and reclaim a more fulfilling, balanced life.


3 Strategies for a Balanced Life


  1. Prioritize Self-Care Daily: Taking care of yourself is essential to avoiding burnout. Whether it's 10 minutes of meditation, a daily walk, or simply saying “no” to obligations that drain you, make self-care a non-negotiable part of your day.


  2. Redefine Success: Many midlife women feel pressure to succeed in every area of life—work, family, social life, and beyond. To combat burnout, it’s crucial to redefine what success means to you. Focus on your well-being, happiness, and fulfillment rather than external markers of achievement.


  3. Implement Small, Manageable Changes: Instead of attempting a total life overhaul, start with small, manageable shifts in your daily routine. These 1% changes can help you work smarter, not harder, and ultimately reduce the stress and overwhelm that leads to burnout.


The Path to a Bold, Balanced Life


In a recent episode of the Rising Strong podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Stacey Olson, author of Your Balanced and Bold Life: Work Less, Live More, and Be Your Best. Stacey shared her expert advice on how to reclaim joy, reduce overwhelm, and find a healthy work-life balance. Her approach to burnout recovery focuses on small, sustainable changes that allow women to work less while living more fully.


To dive deeper into these strategies and hear Stacey’s full story, be sure to listen to the episode here.

By incorporating these tips into your daily life, you’ll be on your way to creating a life that feels bold, balanced, and full of joy.

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