If you were feeling burnt out at the end of last year, maybe you thought taking a break over the holidays might help.

But if you are burnt out, why don’t you feel different after taking a short break?

The reason is burnout can develop over a long period and result in significant physical and cognitive changes which can be difficult to undo quickly.

Feeling like an imposter means you value what you’re doing. If you feel like an imposter, it means being successful in your field really matters to you. In other words, you are in the right place.  Step back from feelings of shame and not being good enough.