10/07/2026
Recovering from burnout is hard. When you’re burned out, it’s hard to imagine slowing down, even for a moment. You might feel like you’re failing if you slow down and take care of yourself, but we promise, you’re not.
The first step in burnout recovery is acknowledging and accepting that you’re burned out. Give yourself credit for what you’ve been able to do up until this point.
If stepping away from whatever is burning you out – work, school, family – isn’t an option, start by building small moments of rest into your day. That looks like practicing deep breathing while you’re doing other tasks, like washing dishes or taking a shower, or sitting quietly for a minute or two before you get out of your car.
If it all feels impossible, that’s okay. Start with “bare minimum” self-care, like drinking water between tasks, stretching when you get out of bed, or taking a moment to consciously relax your shoulders.
Things will get better. Take good care of yourself, okay? 💚
