My "Oh, that's it" moment
I had a period when I worked non-stop, tried to please everyone, forgot about myself,
and at some point I realized that I had no energy even for my favorite things.
Sound familiar? Then let's figure out how I got out of this state.
What helped me cope with burnout?
1. Recognize the problem
The first and most important thing is to understand and accept that burnout exists.
It's not weakness or laziness, but a signal from the body and psyche: stop! something needs to be changed!
2. Vacation, but for real
I took a break. I didn’t just go on a weekend, I disconnected from work, social media, and endless tasks.
Yes, at first I was scared — “What if everything collapses?”
But it turned out — no, the world didn’t stop, and I recharged.
3. Minimalism in tasks
I learned to say “no.” Yes, it’s difficult. But it’s so important to filter where to go and where not.
Sometimes less is more.
4. Taking care of your body
Running, yoga, sleep, proper nutrition — it’s not about an ideal figure, it’s about restoring energy.
Even 10 minutes of breathing exercises can work wonders.
5. Support and communication
I talked to my loved ones, shared my feelings, and received support.
Sometimes just being heard is half the way to recovery.
What I now know about burnout:
— It is a process, not a catastrophe. It can be stopped and turned around.
— You should not wait for a complete “explosion”, but pay attention to small signals: fatigue, irritability, insomnia.
— Taking care of yourself is not a luxury, but a necessity.
My main advice to you:
Don’t be silent. Don’t be impatient. Don’t wait for it to “go away on its own”.
Be more attentive to yourself. Yes, sometimes it is difficult, but it is the only way.
After all, no one can light your light bulb if you don’t let it burn.