Burnout Isn’t Just a Buzzword. It’s a Wake-Up Call. Here's How to Answer It.

You don’t need to be in crisis to feel it. That creeping exhaustion. The “meh” Mondays. The Zoom fatigue that no amount of coffee can fix.
Burnout isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes, it’s just the slow fade of energy, purpose, and joy in the work we used to love.

In recent conversations with employees and leaders, one thing is crystal clear: people are drained, and “resilience” workshops alone aren’t cutting it anymore.
So what’s the answer?

🎯 It starts with Wellbeing, not just Workload.

As a coach, I’ve seen how shifting the conversation from productivity to wellbeing unlocks a whole new level of engagement and fulfillment. And one framework I keep coming back to is PERMA: a powerful, evidence-based model from positive psychology developed by Dr. Martin Seligman.
PERMA helps us move beyond stress management and into what truly helps people flourish at work.

🔑 The 5 Elements of PERMA: A Roadmap to Wellbeing

Positive Emotions
→ Small joys matter. Practicing gratitude, savoring wins, and finding moments of delight shift our mental state and emotional resilience.
Engagement
→ When employees find “flow” in their work, where time disappears and strengths shine, burnout takes a backseat.
Relationships
→ Work is human. Strong, supportive connections at work aren’t just nice to have; they’re essential for thriving.
Meaning
→ People don’t just want a paycheck, they want purpose. Helping employees connect their daily tasks to a bigger mission is a game changer.
Accomplishment
→ Celebrating progress (not just perfection) fuels motivation. It’s about recognizing effort, not just end results.

🚀 From Framework to Action: The PERMA Coaching Program

We recently launched a 6-week coaching journey for employees rooted in the PERMA model. Each week, we explore one pillar with hands-on activities, reflective prompts, and real-life integration.
The goal?
Not a one-time morale boost. But a sustainable shift in how people feel, think, and show up at work.

💬 The Bottom Line

Burnout won’t go away with more vacation days or one-off wellness webinars.
It takes a cultural shift, one that starts by putting human wellbeing at the center of the workplace.

If you’re a leader, HR professional, or someone who simply cares about creating healthier, more meaningful workspaces, the PERMA model is a practical, inspiring place to start.

📩 Curious about bringing a PERMA-based coaching program to your team? Let’s talk.
What’s one way you’re investing in wellbeing this year?