I Didn't Realise Work Was Changing Me Until It Was Too Late | Burnout & Counselling

I Didn't Realise Work Was Changing Me Until It Was Too Late | Burnout & Counselling

Have you ever felt like work was changing who you are?

In this honest episode of What A Time To Be Alive, I open up about one of the toughest periods of my life. Between moving house, repeated job rejections, poor workplace feedback, toxic leadership, overwhelming work stress and the pressure of constantly proving myself, I slowly became someone I didn't recognise.

I was more irritable, short-tempered and frustrated than ever before. What I didn't realise was that the stress wasn't just affecting my career—it was affecting my mental health, my relationships and the people closest to me.

This episode explores how workplace burnout can build up without you even noticing, why counselling became one of the best decisions I've ever made, and the lessons I've learned about resilience, personal growth and protecting your mental wellbeing.

We also discuss the research behind counselling and therapy, why talking to someone works, and how understanding your personal values can completely change the way you deal with stress.

If you've ever experienced work stress, burnout, anxiety, career rejection, toxic workplace culture or simply feel stuck in your job, this episode is for you.

In this episode:
• Workplace stress and burnout
• Job rejection and career setbacks
• Toxic leadership and difficult managers
• Mental health and emotional wellbeing
• My counselling journey
• The science-backed benefits of therapy
• Personal growth and self-awareness
• Building resilience after setbacks

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