That was the question posed by RTBF on 30 January during the programme “La Vie du Bon Côté” on its Vivacité radio station.
On that day, Sylvie Honoré was interviewing Julie Delize, a former HR director who had suffered from burnout, turned her life around and now works as a career (re)orientation coach.
I was listening to the radio in my car; the subject struck a particular chord with me and, for some reason - even though I’m usually so discreet about my own burnout - I pulled over, picked up my phone and wanted to share my experience as a self-employed person, because:
No! Burnout doesn’t just happen to employees!
No! Burnout is not a shameful illness
You can find the testimonies of the other speakers here.
Speaking out publicly was a real turning point for me, a sort of “coming out”. I received lots of messages of support, from people I didn’t know, but also from loved ones who weren’t aware of my health situation. This encouragement did me a world of good. I’d been on my own for months on end, struggling with this occupational burnout syndrome.
It suddenly became crystal clear to me then: I must no longer be afraid to speak out, to share my experience and my story. Speaking out has a therapeutic effect.
Sharing to raise awareness of this syndrome - this notorious burnout that is so often belittled by society, the media and advertisers.
Sharing to continue my own transformation, sharing to help those who are suffering, sharing to bring hope and to show that it is possible to recover! Because:
Yes! My second burnout was the birth of “Un Autre Moi”!
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