Burnout changes the brain's structure, function, and stress resilience. Don't lose hope - positive daily changes rewire and rebuild the systems that matter.
Very comprehensive and enlightening coverage ! It seems Writing down the burnout experience may also help, besides asking for help such as you provide. All part of making life more and more complicated with so called modernity and an overflow of worldly information.
Thanks figen. Writing it down is a great tip. These articles have helped me for sure! Focusing on one topic and exploring it helps make sense of it. So much is part of modern living. Social support is key as we're so independent these days
Fabulous. I love the idea of a five minute break each hour, to stretch, drink water, breathe deep, take a short walk and reset. And the nutrient dense meal per day, is old fashioned, likecthe meat and 3 veg home cooked meals I grew up with.
It all makes sense.
I hope you are over your own burnout now.
I've just become disabled, it isn't burnout, but I'm grappling to come to terms with it.
Sabrina, your article is a must-read for anyone who's ever experienced burnout. You've done an amazing job of breaking down the science in a way that's both informative and relatable. I love your emphasis on self-awareness and taking action. Your 5 recovery tips are so practical and achievable.
Wow thanks so much for your kind words Alexander. I'm glad it came across in that way, as it's a fine line between going super nerdy but keeping it accessible. Starting with achievable changes builds confidence. It's a domino effect from there.
Great article. As you point out, it is all about self awareness, continually having to revisit it & utilising the neuroplasticity & incremental change ! Movement, being outside & water I find really helpful. Plus trying not to beat myself up when I go revert back to unhelpful ways!
Thanks Lou! Being outside and regular reflection seem to be the themes here. Would agree trying not to beat ourselves up if we don't meet our standards is key too. Just get back up and keep going however we can. 💜
I discovered this with the help of my cranio sacral therapist, and it's one of the most efficient tool I've ever experienced recently to relieve stress on the spot. Not miraculous, has to be repeated, but it give enough calm to help go to mindfulness when it's not possible.
Thanks for sharing Nathalie. It's great to have a tool to use in the moment to bring the heat down. Gives some space to step back and look at the root stressors to break the cycle.
Thanks Tariq, great suggestion here of combining meditation, exercise and nature. All proven to reduce the impact of stress on the mind and body. Thanks for sharing!
Very comprehensive and enlightening coverage ! It seems Writing down the burnout experience may also help, besides asking for help such as you provide. All part of making life more and more complicated with so called modernity and an overflow of worldly information.
Thanks figen. Writing it down is a great tip. These articles have helped me for sure! Focusing on one topic and exploring it helps make sense of it. So much is part of modern living. Social support is key as we're so independent these days
Fabulous. I love the idea of a five minute break each hour, to stretch, drink water, breathe deep, take a short walk and reset. And the nutrient dense meal per day, is old fashioned, likecthe meat and 3 veg home cooked meals I grew up with.
It all makes sense.
I hope you are over your own burnout now.
I've just become disabled, it isn't burnout, but I'm grappling to come to terms with it.
And that your top 5 tips will help. Thanks.
Thanks Therese, and you're right, these tips would help in any stress body state.
I feel for you with chronic pain and disability.
I've been left with chronic pain and the whole body feels hypersensitive from my observations.
I hope putting a few of these in place helps to ease your current issues. 💜🫶
Sabrina, your article is a must-read for anyone who's ever experienced burnout. You've done an amazing job of breaking down the science in a way that's both informative and relatable. I love your emphasis on self-awareness and taking action. Your 5 recovery tips are so practical and achievable.
Wow thanks so much for your kind words Alexander. I'm glad it came across in that way, as it's a fine line between going super nerdy but keeping it accessible. Starting with achievable changes builds confidence. It's a domino effect from there.
Great article. As you point out, it is all about self awareness, continually having to revisit it & utilising the neuroplasticity & incremental change ! Movement, being outside & water I find really helpful. Plus trying not to beat myself up when I go revert back to unhelpful ways!
Thanks Lou! Being outside and regular reflection seem to be the themes here. Would agree trying not to beat ourselves up if we don't meet our standards is key too. Just get back up and keep going however we can. 💜
Use some ways to keep calm during the day as this
https://www.firstaidstresstool.com
I discovered this with the help of my cranio sacral therapist, and it's one of the most efficient tool I've ever experienced recently to relieve stress on the spot. Not miraculous, has to be repeated, but it give enough calm to help go to mindfulness when it's not possible.
Thanks for sharing Nathalie. It's great to have a tool to use in the moment to bring the heat down. Gives some space to step back and look at the root stressors to break the cycle.
During burnout phases in past, meditating and walking aimlessly almost in woods or wilderness) was really helpful for me.
Thanks Tariq, great suggestion here of combining meditation, exercise and nature. All proven to reduce the impact of stress on the mind and body. Thanks for sharing!