Are You Headed for BURNOUT?
- Erin Slutsky
- Feb 22, 2022
- 3 min read
We all have our limits.
Do you know the signs of when you are headed for BURNOUT?
The Enneagram is so helpful when it comes to
NOTICING
AVOIDING
FIGHTING
going down the wrong path.
Our CORE TYPE gives us the starting place of what motivates us.
Each type heads toward stress in a very specific way.
We also can head toward our strengths with purpose.
Let's take a look at each type and learn the
SYMPTOMS
SIGNS
STARTEGIES
To get on top of BURNOUT
ENNEAGRAM TYPE 1
When heading toward burnout you pick up the more challenging aspects of a
Type 4.
SYMPTOMS
MOODY
DRAINED
OVEREMOTIONAL
SIGNS
When you start becoming easily angered at the littlest things going wrong and
feeling like no one understands what you’re going through.
STRATEGIES
When you're fighting burnout try heading to your health
Type of 7:
Stepping away from the stress If you can't for whole day, try for a couple hours.
Engage in spontaneous activity.
Journal Prompt "What if I accepted things as “Good Enough”?
ENNEAGRAM TYPE 2
When heading toward burnout you pick up the more challenging aspects of a
Type 8.
SYMPTOMS
Notice when you are getting
Demanding
Aggressive
Unapproachable
SIGNS
When you begin to feel controlled by your life or job, and can’t remember the
last time you did something JUST for you without anyone else benefitting.
STRATEGIES
When you're fighting burnout try heading to your health
type of 4:
Do a feeling dump and identify the top 3 needs you have for yourself.
Schedule in some “cozy” time each week
Journal Prompt "What if I helped myself like I help others?"
ENNEAGRAM TYPE 3
When heading toward burnout you pick up the more challenging aspects of a
Type 9.
SYMPTOMS
Melancholy
Ambivalent
Ignorance is Bliss
SIGNS
When you start “numbing” to avoid the feelings of not being good enough.
STRATEGIES
When you're fighting burnout try heading to your health
Type of 6:
Schedule in breaks every couple hours to get up and walk around.
Organize your to-do list into a priorities list.
Journal Prompt- "What if I accepted myself “as is”?
ENNEAGRAM 4
When heading toward burnout you pick up the more challenging aspects of a
Type 2.
SYMPTOMS
Resentment
Self-pity
Not taking care of yourself
SIGNS
When you start hyper-focusing on the problems of others around you to make
you feel fulfilled or needed.
STRATEGIES
When you're fighting burnout try heading to your health
type of 1:
List out the facts around your feelings to become more objective.
Connect with your body by doing something creative with your hands.
Journal Prompt-"What if I accepted myself as whole with nothing missing?"
ENNEAGRAM TYPE 5
When heading toward burnout you pick up the more challenging aspects of a
Type 7.
SYMPTOMS
Scattered thinking
Directionless
Critical
SIGNS
When you start to become easily distracted and are unable to focus on the
task or project at hand.
STRATEGIES
When you're fighting burnout try heading to your health
type of 8:
Think about 3 things you feel confident about.
Schedule in recharge time after any elongated time spent around others.
JOURNAL PROMPT- "What if I believed I had all the energy and knowledge I needed to be competent?"
ENNEAGRAM TYPE 6
When heading toward burnout you pick up the more challenging aspects of a
Type 3.
SYMPTOMS
Self-critical
Workaholic
High energy followed by a crash
SIGNS
When you get too focussed on a new project, that everything else in your life
begins to fall apart.
STRATEGIES
When you're fighting burnout try heading to your health
type of 9:
Write down 5 things you’re looking forward to.
Use deep breathing and mindfulness to embrace taking the next best step.
JOURNAL PROMPT- "What if I was as loyal to myself as I am to others?
ENNEAGRAM TYPE 7
When heading toward burnout you pick up the more challenging aspects of a
Type 1:
SYMPTOMS
NOTICE THESE CUES
Rigid
Angry
Perfectionism
SIGNS
When you start having feelings of perfectionism or there is only one right
way to do things.
STRATEGIES
When you're fighting burnout try heading to your health
type of 5:
Create focus by getting in a quiet space and doing a brain dump.
Organize your primary work space before trying to tackle another project.
JOURNAL PROMPT- "What if I already had all I needed to be content and satisfied?
ENNEAGRAM TYPE 8
When heading toward burnout you pick up the more challenging aspects of a
Type 5.
SYMPTOMS
In your head
Anti-social
Quiet
SIGNS
When you withdraw yourself from people and stop thinking about your own well-being.
STRATEGIES
When you're fighting burnout try heading to your health
type of 3:
Connect with your feelings, and spend time in reflection.
List out your internal wants and needs.
JOURNAL PROMPT-"What if I considered vulnerability a strength?"
ENNEAGRAM TYPE 9
When heading toward burnout you pick up the more challenging aspects of a
Type 6.
SYMPTOMS
Anxious
Scattered
Hesitant
SIGNS
When you start experiencing more worry and become more reactive than thoughtful.
STRATEGIES
When you're fighting burnout try heading to your health
type of 3
Connect with your feelings, and spend time in reflection.
List out your internal wants and needs.
JOURNAL PROMPT-"What if I voiced my desires out loud?"
If you see yourself going down the path toward BURNOUT and would like help navigating toward health, let's talk. Set up a time that works best for you for a FREE 30 minute consultation
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