Have you ever found yourself seething with resentment toward a family member, colleague, or client, but couldn't quite pinpoint why? That sneaky emotion might be the hidden force keeping you trapped in the burnout cycle.
Resentment doesn't just appear out of nowhere. As I explore in this episode, it emerges from expectations that haven't been met – particularly what I call "stealth expectations." These are the unspoken standards and anticipated outcomes we hold without consciously acknowledging them. Drawing from Brené Brown's groundbreaking work, I detail how these invisible expectations create a dangerous pattern for high achievers.
What makes this pattern so insidious is twofold. First, when others don't meet our unspoken standards, we disconnect through frustration, passive-aggression, and lashing out, damaging our most valued relationships. Second, when our expected outcomes don't materialize, we create negative stories about our worth. The resulting conclusion? "I need to work harder, control more, and compensate for everyone else." This is precisely the thinking that keeps you stuck in burnout.
Breaking free starts with recognizing when resentment appears in your emotional landscape. By identifying the physical sensations and triggers associated with resentment, you can begin unraveling the stealth expectations driving your burnout behaviors. Through brain-based reprogramming of these subconscious patterns, you can neutralize the stories keeping you trapped.
Ready to identify the mental blocks fueling your burnout cycle? Schedule a free discovery call to dive deeper into the tools and strategies that will help you break free once and for all. Your path to sustainable success and fulfillment begins with understanding what's really happening beneath the surface.

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