Why Burnout Is the New Normal in Finance (and How to Break the Cycle)
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- 5 days ago
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As someone who spent over 25 years in the finance world, I’ve lived that cycle. I know what it’s like to wake up already bracing for impact. The feeling is much like walking through midtown Manhattan during rush hour — honking horns, flashing screens, constant movement. In a city that never sleeps, stillness can feel almost rebellious.
Hustle Culture and Survival Mode
The finance industry thrives on results. There’s a rush that comes with hitting targets, closing deals, or getting through a packed quarter. But hustle culture — the belief that our worth equals our productivity — can easily turn toxic.
Finding an Oasis in the Concrete Jungle
In New York City, we’re surrounded by noise, ambition, and motion — the city mirrors the very pace of the finance world. But just as Central Park exists in the middle of the chaos, we each need to find our own oasis: a place, moment, or practice that allows us to breathe. Sometimes that means stepping away from the screens, taking a quiet walk, or simply pausing long enough to hear your own thoughts again. These oases aren’t luxuries; they’re survival tools in a world that glorifies overextension.
Healing: Regulating the Nervous System, Not Just Managing Stress
Recovery from burnout in finance isn’t about quitting or “just relaxing.” It’s about retraining your nervous system and learning what safety feels like again.
A Different Kind of Strength
In finance, we’re trained to power through — to fix, to produce, to deliver. But healing asks something different of us: to pause, feel, and listen.
As someone who’s lived through both high-pressure finance and personal trauma, I’ve learned that the greatest strength often comes from slowing down, not speeding up.
Burnout may be common, but it doesn’t have to be permanent. You can rebuild from a place of balance, authenticity, and peace — not performance.
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