Burnout Isn’t Just About Workload — It’s About What We Tie Our Happiness To
- Darcey Montoya
- Oct 5
- 2 min read
There was a season where I was an established and respected Sr. Sales Rep.
Over a decade in New Home Sales. Great money. Awards.
I loved serving families and helping them find “home.”
But quietly… I was crumbling.
At the time, I couldn’t explain it.
But now I can:
I had unknowingly made my job the deciding factor of my happiness.
🌟 If I hit quota, I felt great “I made it! I can breathe — at least until month-end.”
❌ If I missed it, I felt behind, discouraged… not enough.
And in sales — let’s be honest — until you make it, you’ve missed it.
The pressure never stops. The goals never sleep.
Over time, that constant chase began to chip away at my joy.
And I know I’m not alone in that.
Sales is especially tricky like that.
It’s easy to let the numbers define you.
You’re measured, tracked, celebrated — or overlooked — based on the outcome.
And if you're not careful, that culture can convince you that your worth = your results.
But here’s the truth that changed everything for me:
✨ My job can be a part of my purpose — but it will no longer be the source of my identity or happiness.

Because I’m more than a role.
And so are you.
You are a soul — with dreams, values, and desires that go beyond the next benchmark.
This doesn’t mean you stop pushing.
It doesn’t mean you leave your sales career.
In fact — you can become even more powerful in it.
When your identity isn’t tied to performance, you can show up from peace, not pressure.
You can pursue goals with clarity, not fear.
You can lead yourself — instead of being led by the scoreboard.
I’ve lived this shift.
And now I help other purpose-driven professionals do the same — so they can thrive in their careers without losing themselves in the process.
That’s why I created:
🎉 A Free 5-Day Challenge
"Reclaim the Real You: A Challenge to Let Go & Lead Differently"
This is for you if you’re:
🌿 Tired of your self-worth rising and falling with your performance
🌿 Feeling burned out & unmotivated
🌿 Ready to bring more balance, depth, and meaning into your career
🌿 Wanting to lead from the inside out — and lead with soul
Each day, we'll talk through your hearts desires & you'll receive a short reflection or spiritual insight to help you:
✨ Reconnect with who you are beneath your title
✨ Regain clarity and confidence — regardless of work outcomes
✨ Approach your goals with ease, alignment, and joy
This isn’t about walking away from your career.
It’s about returning to yourself within it.
You don’t have to abandon what you’ve built.
You just need to stop abandoning yourself inside of it.
Let’s reclaim your joy — and keep you thriving in your zone of genius. 🌿
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