Why you don’t have to burn out to be successful

Looking back, the warning signs were there: constant tiredness, emotional flatness, skipping the things that brought me joy because there was 'no time'. I didn’t connect them to burnout until my body made the connection for me, says wellness coach Gillian O'Gorman who supports people in developing clear boundaries in their professional and personal life

Gillian O'Gorman

A groundbreaking international study involving organisations in Ireland has found that shifting to a four-day workweek can slash burnout by 67%, improve sleep and wellbeing, and even boost productivity, all without cutting pay. This finding is a powerful reminder that the key to “getting life right” isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing better.

This morning, I spoke with a lady who confessed to overcommitting and overscheduling, leaving barely a moment to breathe.