Trapped in a Job You Hate? Here’s How to Break Free
I used to think work just sucked.
Worse, I thought I was a victim—trapped, powerless, blaming that vague, nebulous force called “Corporate America.” And while licking my wounds felt good for a moment, the long-term impact was devastating.
Through my work with professionals—some struggling more than others—I’ve come to realize there are two domains in life that cause untold misery when unfulfilled: career and love.
If we’re chronically dissatisfied at work, we’re likely to come home with a crummy attitude. And that negativity? It bleeds into our connection with our spouse, our children—our ability to be present for the people who matter most.
But the absolute worst thing about the victim mindset is that it reinforces the exact behaviors that cause our pain.
The Cycle That Keeps You Stuck
➞ Procrastination—delaying inevitable decisions
➞ Settling—accepting dissatisfaction as “just how it is”
➞ Avoidance—refusing to address the real root causes of burnout
It’s easy to think, “Things will get better if I just push through.” But in reality, burnout takes more than just your energy—it chips away at confidence, fulfillment, and your ability to see a way forward.
The Truth About Burnout
➞ You don’t have to stay stuck.
➞ You don’t have to keep pushing through, hoping things magically change.
➞ You have the power to take control.
Most of us don’t have enough downtime to look for creative solutions.
Black-and-white thinking—or what coaches and psychotherapists call “all-or-nothing” thinking—is a hallmark of anxiety and depression. Keeping an attitude of curiosity is essential for breaking free from our ruts.
When I found myself unemployed and in the midst of a midlife identity crisis, I went for a hike in the woods near my house.
My dad called me, and I sat down to talk for a bit. He gave me a pep talk, noting that I had been wildly successful at all of my endeavors and that I would always find a job due to my work ethic. Then he asked me a question I’ll never forget.
“Do you feel like you have options, son?”
I answered slowly, “Yeah, I think so.”
“Then you do,” he responded.
That’s why I created The Reset Framework—a 90-day private coaching experience designed to help high-achievers break free from burnout and design a career that truly fits. Because regardless of how torched you feel right now, you do have options!
👉 Learn more about The Reset Framework
Not Quite Ready to Connect One-on-One?
No problem! Start with my Burnout Recovery Guide—a quick read and journal exercise designed to help you:
➞ Identify your top 5 core values
➞ Gain deep reflective insights on where you should head next
This simple guide will help you start your journey toward clarity and confidence in your career decisions.
Your future isn’t waiting—it’s yours to claim.