Throughout my career both professionally and personally, I have surrounded myself with successful people, whether I worked directly for them, invested in coaching & mentoring support with them, or put myself in rooms and environments where I could receive direct access to them—here is what I learned.

Stress can affect us on all levels; physically, emotionally, and mentally. Today more people than ever are stressed. According to The American Institute of Stress, about 33% of people report feeling extreme stress, 77% of people experience stress that affects their physical health, 73% of people have stress that impacts their mental health, 48% of people have trouble sleeping because of stress.

Who doesn’t feel stretched or overwhelmed at times? But when stress becomes chronic, debilitating or a serious issue affecting not only your performance but your well-being both personally and professionally it can lead to burnout.