Burnout in Elite Performers

A psychological approach to addressing feelings of burnout in high-performance occupations

Find ways to cope with and fix energy depletion and exhaustion

Deal with feelings of cynicism accompanying elite performance

Address burnout and its impact on preparation and performance

Discuss feeling of burnout with a performance psychology professional

Athletes: Burnout is, in our philosophy, an over-saturation of fatigue. Although extensive systems exist

to address physical fatigue, the impact of emotional and cognitive fatigue are rarely treated with the

same urgency. Creating strategies that alleviate the emotional highs and lows in a season is how we help

athletes manage burnout and prolong their ability to perform at their best.

Artists:

“True art lies in a reality that is felt.” - Odilon Redon

What this quote forgets is that the feelings art provokes in its audience are often felt more strongly by

the performers themselves. Through countless rehearsals and performances, they bear the weight of

that expression. Our work supports dancers with the psychological strain that accompanies their art,

ensuring that they won’t feel the effects of burnout because of the stress of their performances.

Specialized Performers: Performers in specialized occupations have to manage the same accumulation

of mental and physical fatigue that occurs in any setting that demands performance excellence, while

also managing the emotional and cognitive weight of being accountable for the safety and well-being of

others. We encourage our clients to foster an awareness of how their work affects their bodies and

minds on a daily basis, and help them develop strategies to address that impact in their personal and

professional lives.