From Burnout to Breakthrough: Harnessing the Power of Self-Care with Byron Morrison
In this episode, Christy interviews Byron Morrison, who specializes in helping CEOs and entrepreneurs overcome overwhelm and burnout. Byron shares his own experience of struggling to build a business while feeling completely in over his head. He recounts how he spent years studying psychology and mindset to regain control and then transitioned his business to help others facing similar challenges. Byron emphasizes the need for CEOs to overcome issues with letting go and to hone in on their roles as their companies scale.
Listen in as we speak about:
Mindset is your key to growth
How to let go and make decisions
How to reframe fear as self-awareness
The dangers of comparison
Mindset is your key to growth
In the episode, Byron discusses the importance of mindset for growth, specifically for CEOs. He emphasizes that a CEO's business growth will never outgrow their inner growth. This means that in order for a business to continue growing, the CEO must focus on their personal development and mindset.
Byron shares his own experience of starting a business and realizing that he was completely overwhelmed and burned out. He recognized that if he didn't figure out how to get things under control, he would have to give up. This led him on a journey of learning about psychology, mindset, and managing people.
How to let go and make decisions
One of the biggest challenges that CEOs face is the ability to let go and make decisions. Many CEOs struggle with this because they view their business as their baby and believe that they are the only ones who can do things correctly. This mindset creates mental blocks that prevent them from delegating tasks and trusting others to get the job done. As a result, CEOs find themselves overwhelmed and burnt out, as they try to take on everything themselves.
To overcome this challenge, CEOs need to shift their mindset and understand their zone of genius. They need to identify the tasks that can only be done by them and be defensive with themselves about what they commit to taking on. By doing so, they can free up their time to focus on strategic initiatives and high-level decision-making.
How to reframe fear as self-awareness
In order to be effective leaders, CEOs must find a balance between fear and confidence. This requires reframing fear as self-awareness. Fear is often a defense mechanism, a way for individuals to protect themselves from potential failure or rejection. Many CEOs may avoid making decisions or taking action because they are afraid of making mistakes and facing the consequences. However, this fear can hold them back from achieving their goals and reaching their full potential.
To be more effective, CEOs need to take the pressure off themselves and embrace the fact that mistakes are a natural part of the learning process. They need to adopt a mentality of diving in and figuring things out along the way. This requires looking inward and identifying what is causing the fear and what steps need to be taken to address it. By recognizing their limitations and areas of growth, they can take the necessary steps to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to succeed.
The dangers of self-comparison
Be cautious when comparing yourself to others, especially in the context of being a CEO or a business leader. It is essential to recognize that your perception of others may not reflect true reality. Imposter syndrome is very prevalent, even among successful individuals. The transparency of successful individuals sharing their experiences through social media has contributed to a shift in how business operates and how leaders are perceived.
It can be emotionally draining when running a business. It’s a roller coaster of emotions that CEOs experience, with high highs followed by even lower lows. There's a constant shift in emotions that come with the unpredictable nature of running a business. This unpredictability can lead to immense pressure and burnout. This is why it is critical to learn how to control your emotions. As a CEO or business leader you will face constant challenges and setbacks. However, by learning to manage your emotions, you can navigate these challenges with resilience and determination.
Connect with Byron Morrison:
Order Byron's new book “Maybe you should give up - 7 ways to get out of your own way and take control of your life” at Barnes and Noble and WaterStones
When you do, make sure to drop him a message screenshot of the receipt to get access to one of his courses that sells for $297 as a thank you.
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