Overcoming people pleasing, perfectionism, and burnout in consulting

Consultants often feel the pressure to please clients and be perfectionists, which can lead to burnout. The speaker experienced chronic migraines and realized the need to change their relationship with work. The fear of losing their sense of emotional stability and safety was overwhelming. Society teaches us to define our self-worth through work, leaving us feeling reluctant to step back. To overcome this, it is important to do self-reflection and understand why we find safety in overworking or being the best. By identifying our cognitive schemas and challenging them, we can break free from the cycle of burnout.