While 6 out of 10 workers report feeling burned out or exhausted in their daily work, Sir Victor Mubake offers ressources or practical ways for professionals, students, ministers, and pastors to thrive without being consumed by stress.
During his book launch ceremony held on Saturday, 1st November 2025, at the Kings Conference Center in Burundi’s economic capital, Sir Victor provides strategies to maintain passion, productivity, and spiritual vitality while balancing the demands of daily life — from his book titled “Rester en feu sans se consumer” (“Stay on Fire Without Burning Out”).
According to Sir Victor Mubake, many active, talented, and committed people fall into a state of imbalance: burnout, exhaustion, broken relationships and weakened faith.
“In Burundi, as elsewhere, we have confused activity with productivity.” He says.
This clinical psychologist says his book was born from his own journey and the conviction that it is possible to be excellent without burning out. He is convinced that God calls us to remain passionate without burning out, to fully live our multiple callings without losing sight of what is essential: inner peace and communion with Him.
After reading his book, Sir Mubake expects to see each reader learning to reorganize their life, to distinguish the essential from the non-essential, and to remain centered on God, the source of all balance. According to Sir Victor, any balance without the Holy Spirit is illusory, because He is the true driving force of a productive and fulfilling life.
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Living in balance is Honoring God
According to Sir Victor Mubake, psychology draws its true essence from the Word of God. For him, living with burnout is dishonoring God. In other words, leading a balanced life is a way of honoring the Creator.
The clinical psychologist also emphasizes that the time cannot be saved or invested: everyone has 24 hours a day. Some end their days happy, productive, and serene, while others live stressed and exhausted.
To remedy this, he recommends establishing a list of priorities, placing God first, so that every action is productive and fruitful. As he says, “Do small things, but make them last longer.”
Sir Victor also encourages people to familiarize by saying No.
In his book, an entire chapter is dedicated to the importance of saying “Yes” to what is essential and “No” to what is superfluous, without guilt.
“As Jesus withdrew to pray and rest (see Mark 6:31), it is necessary to set boundaries to remain effective in one’s mission.” Says Mubake.
The ceremony highlighted the growing interest in literature that addresses both spiritual growth and personal development, marking a significant moment for Burundi’s literary and faith communities.
About Sir Victor Mubake
Sir Victor Mubake is a clinical psychologist, trained at the University of Kisangani (DRC). Passionate about human and spiritual growth, he has been supporting young people, couples, and leaders for several years through training, conferences, and writing. The eldest of five children, he grew up in a pastoral home where he learned discipline, service, and faith. A member of Impact Christian Centre Church, he combines psychology, Christian faith, and leadership to inspire a generation to live balanced and God-centered lives.
His book explores how to balance the different spheres of life—family, studies, work, ministry, and social life—in order to avoid burnout and maintain the joy of service and personal growth.
His book is for students, spiritual leaders, managers, parents, entrepreneurs, and anyone who desires to live a balanced and fruitful life according to God’s principles.
For more insights or to get your copy of Rester en feu sans se consumer, please contact us at [email protected] . Don’t miss the chance to learn practical strategies to stay passionate, productive, and spiritually balanced without burning out.
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