03/11/2026
Burnout isn’t always caused by doing too much. Often it’s caused by never fully turning off.
As a therapist and mom of three, I learned this the hard way.
One of the biggest burnout shifts I teach my clients is this:
You need true nervous system off-time, not just productivity breaks.
That means moments where you are not:
• solving problems
• planning the next thing
• responding to everyone’s needs
Even small resets help:
• 10 minutes outside
• a quiet cup of coffee before the house wakes up
• walking without a podcast
• sitting in your car for a minute before going inside
The key is finding something that fits your current season of life.
For me, a 10-minute walk feels restorative.
Waking up before the house doesn’t right now because we’re still up at all hours with the kids.
Your nervous system needs moments where nothing is required of you.
That’s where burnout recovery begins.
Save this for the days you feel like you’re running on empty. 🤍
