How Crissy Reprioritized Her Family (and Herself) After HR Burnout

Crissy was successful by every definition: a HR leader, a present mom, a trusted partner. But beneath the surface?

“I was feeling completely overwhelmed… burnt out, lacking a lot of confidence, feeling stuck.”

She wasn’t pulling all-nighters. She wasn’t failing at work. But she wasn’t thriving either. And the weight of leadership—always being the strong one for others—was starting to wear her down.

The Invisible Signs of HR Burnout in Leadership Roles

Burnout in leadership roles rarely looks like falling apart. More often, it looks like:

• Constant overthinking, especially after work hours

• Dreading Monday even when the job isn't "bad"

• Feeling emotionally heavy after every conversation

• Trying all the tips and books, but not knowing how to stick with anything

“I was spending time with my family, but I wasn’t present… What’s the point of having this beautiful family if I’m all consumed by work?”

The Turning Point: Realizing Something Had to Shift

Crissy knew her habits weren’t serving her. But change felt impossible without guidance.

“I didn’t know how to get out of my own way. I tried books, advice, none of it stuck.”

That’s when she joined Freedom. Not because she needed therapy. Not because she needed to change jobs. But because she was ready to stop living on autopilot.

Inside the Freedom Program: Building a Custom Success Formula

During our six months together, Crissy:

• Created a success plan with clear daily, weekly, and monthly rhythms

• Set intentional boundaries around emotional labor and energy drains

• Reconnected with her husband through regular date nights

• Re-entered a consistent fitness routine after years of stopping and starting

• Developed scripts and strategies to lead without over-functioning

“One of my team members even said, 'Hey—I noticed what you’re doing, and it’s awesome.'”

The Results: Presence, Peace, and a Stronger Home Life

Today, Crissy doesn’t just lead—she leads with clarity. She doesn’t just show up at home—she’s present.

• She’s emotionally available again for her kids—able to listen, engage, and respond with patience

• Her marriage is stronger, thanks to consistent quality time and open conversations

• She’s no longer bringing the stress of the day into her evenings

• She starts and ends her days with intention, not reactivity

“I have more energy, more confidence, and I’m actually enjoying the job and the life I already had.”

She didn’t need a new job. She needed new tools.

And now? She has them.

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What You’ll Learn From This Interview:

• What HR burnout looks like when it shows up as "just being stuck"

• Why emotional exhaustion at work doesn’t always mean you hate your job

• The specific changes Crissy made to reset her habits, her mindset, and her marriage

• How leadership burnout can quietly impact your team, your confidence, and your home life

• Why investing in support was the smartest decision she made

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