From Burnout To Balance With Three Simple Prompts with Jobert Abueva

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Burnout can look like success right up until the moment your body refuses to cooperate. We’re joined by Jobert Abueva, originally from the Philippines, who shares what happened when years of nonstop global travel and high-stakes performance finally caught up with him and dropped him into a breaking point in a Hong Kong hotel room. 

What follows isn’t a quick fix. It’s an honest look at how sustainable change actually happens when you’re exhausted, lonely, and tired of living for everyone else’s definition of winning.

We dig into Jobert’s three-question reset for any transition: 

What’s working? What can I set down? What lessons are these years trying to teach me? 

From journaling and facing hard patterns to stepping away from a draining role and returning to a childhood passion for writing, Jobert lays out practical ways to reconnect with your values, your mental health, and your sense of purpose. We also talk about achievement culture, people pleasing, and why the “clues” to your authentic self often show up early, then get buried under pressure and expectations.

Jobert breaks down his book, The Janus Plan , and the six-step approach he uses to reflect on the past, set meaningful goals, declutter life’s noise, build supportive rituals, and revisit commitments throughout the year. If you’re searching for work-life balance, a faith-informed reset, and a clear framework for personal growth without guilt or performative hustle, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

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To connect with Jobert visit his website: https://joberteabueva.com/book/

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