Four Burners Theory

The Four Burners Theory suggests that life is like a stove with four burners, each representing areas like family, career, health, and friendships. To succeed or focus on one area, you often need to turn down or turn off the others, which can limit overall balance. Achieving harmony involves managing these burners—sometimes intensifying one, other times reducing effort elsewhere. The theory highlights the challenge of maintaining multiple priorities and helps us reflect on how we allocate our energy across different parts of life to prevent burnout and promote fulfillment.