| Given that you've come here to ask relative strangers about what might help you solve this, it would be easy to presume that you might not have friends and family you can turn to for advice. But if you do know anyone with a bit of life experience (could be any age or background, but as a general guideline at least late 30s with similar professional accomplishments to yourself) who can make time to talk with you in person, reach out to them. Let them know you'd like to get their advice on something personal that's affecting your professional life. I'd also recommend refraining from intoxicants for this meeting but the face to face is the most important part. Others have already suggested ensuring that your personal footing (exercise, meditation, self-care) is solid. This is essential, and as I've grown older I've noticed that I've needed to change the balance and kind of things I do to maintain my mental and spiritual well being. On occasion, I've gone outside my personal network and sought the help of a therapist. If you haven't already considered doing so, add professional counseling in the list of possible options to help you through this phase of your life. Emotional and mental well being are, to my mind, the entire point of everything we can do for ourselves and for each other and finding the balance can be hard, solutions elusive. Given how well you've done for yourself so far, I'm guessing you will get through this even stronger than you were before. Good luck. |