Motivation Monday: Bouncing Back After Burnout
Let’s talk about something many of us face, but few of us talk about enough... burnout! Burnout isn’t just feeling tired. It can show up as emotional numbness, lack of motivation, brain fog, or even dreading things you used to enjoy. And here’s the truth: you can love your work, your family, or your fitness routine, and still burn out from it. But here’s the good news, burnout isn’t permanent. You can bounce back. And often, it starts with small, intentional shifts rather than a total overhaul. Here are a few ways to begin rebuilding after burnout: 1. Rest without guilt: Real recovery isn’t earned through productivity, it’s a need, not a reward. Give yourself permission to rest fully. 2. Reassess what’s draining you: Is it your schedule? Your boundaries? An expectation you’ve outgrown? Getting honest about the source helps you shift it. 3. Reconnect with joy: Try something that feels light. No outcomes, no goals, just something that sparks a little joy. 4. Start small: You don’t have to leap back in to doing it all. Sometimes the smallest steps, like a walk, a good meal, a call with a friend, are enough to start building momentum. 👉 Now it's your turn... What’s one small step you’re taking this week to recharge or recover? And if you’ve come through burnout before, what helped you find your way back? Let’s open up the conversation. You never know who needs to hear your story today.