Manuel Astruc, MD, addresses the stigma around burnout in the workplace and how it affects business owners, entrepreneurs and people in leadership roles
Saratoga Springs, New York–(Newsfile Corp. – July 27, 2023) – Manuel Astruc, MD, Psychiatrist and Founder of Your Next Act, is providing entrepreneurs, business owners and people in leadership positions with coaching that helps them overcome internal and external obstacles in their lives such as burnout and mental health concerns.
Astruc began his journey in coaching following his own struggles dealing with burnout. In 2008, his twin sister Magdalena died of a brain tumor, which drove him to ‘draw a line in the sand’ and commit to enjoying the ride no matter what. Even though Astruc was dealing with the passing of his sister in an unhealthy manner he still had a successful career as a psychiatrist, so he decided he was going to flourish and use the memories with his sister as an inspiration to pursue a healthier life and use his skills as a psychiatrist and experiences with burnout to coach others.
To overcome his own burnout, Astruc began making small changes in his life such as cutting out negative media, picking up healthier eating habits, exercising and getting enough sleep. Astruc found it was inspirational to listen to podcasts and educate himself on how other people were able to pursue successful careers while maintaining a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. Through his time educating himself and working as a psychiatrist, Astruc has found there is often a stigma surrounding entrepreneurs and leaders in which they feel unable to speak about feeling tired and stressed from overworking themselves.
When they do speak or seek help for these problems others will perceive them as being weak and inadequate to hold their leadership position or maintain their career as an entrepreneur. To overcome this stigma and provide entrepreneurs, business owners and people in leadership positions with the skills to move beyond burnout, Astruc founded his coaching practice.
Astruc initially meets with his clients and gets to know them on a personal basis. He does this so he can evaluate what issues they are dealing with, and what it is they are trying to accomplish in life. Astruc can then work with them to establish the best methods for his clients to use in their lives that will give them the tools to cope with stress and burnout, enabling them to have more success in their personal and professional lives.
When working with his clients, Astruc finds there is usually a surface level problem that is connected to a deeper issue in their lives. Astruc is able to work with his clients to uncover the core problems they are dealing with and how to properly address them. The best way for people to realize there is a stigma surrounding the process of reaching out for help as an entrepreneur or business leader is to begin a process of self-disclosure and not be afraid of what others will think.
Astruc has found that burnout is a very common problem that is present in almost every industry. The problem only continues to grow and when it goes unaddressed it can have dire consequences. One of Astruc’s colleagues in an entrepreneur organization committed suicide due to the stress and overbearing worklife the person was dealing with. Astruc is open to speaking and working with anyone who feels as though they need an outlet or way to voice the struggles they are experiencing in regard to burnout and the effects it has.
Astruc says it’s important for people not to be alone and isolate themselves, but instead people need to care for themselves and remove the negative aspects in their life. Doing this will lead to the realization that maintaining a healthy lifestyle and balance between work and someone’s personal life will enable them to live without a burden of stress and burnout.
Astrus found while he was attending med school, that he had a passion for speaking with people about the struggles they faced in life. This is where he decided to specialize in psychiatry. Starting his own psychiatric practice Manuel Astruc, M.D and Associates in 2001 Taking all of his acquired knowledge and personal experiences, he now helps entrepreneurs and leaders.
“I want to show my coaching clients that they don’t have to hide their struggles, and in my coaching practice I am able to share my own experiences dealing with burnout, depression, addiction, and the stress of being an entrepreneur,” says Astruc. “I share these experiences, so I can connect with them on a personal level, and then together we can begin to address what they are struggling with that is causing burnout in their lives. When we get to the root causes together we can build the best methods to overcome them.”
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