Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle

Even a brisk walk, a few stretches, or dancing can signal your body that it’s safe, helping it exit the stress response.

A warm hug, shared laughter, or a deep conversation tells your body you’re safe and loved.

Burnout thrives in cultures that glorify exhaustion and perfectionism.

Measuring your worth by how much you produce leads to chronic emotional depletion.

It’s the expectation to constantly give time, energy, and emotions to others without tending to yourself.

You don’t earn rest by finishing everything; you survive by resting consistently.

Activities that spark joy recharge emotional resilience, even when they don’t seem “productive.”

Blaming yourself for being tired ignores the systems that demand too much and reward too little.

Being kind to yourself during tough times activates healing and emotional strength.