Burnout VS Recovery

How to Recover from Burnout: The Do’s and Don’ts
Burnout isn’t just being tired—it’s your body saying “enough.” But are you burnt out, or just exhausted? It’s important to know the difference.

The Do’s:
• Do audit your sleep. Rest isn’t optional—it’s recovery.
• Do take real time off, not just time away. No half-working days.
• Do re-evaluate your workload—what can go, or wait?

The Don’ts:
• Don’t assume one day off is enough. Recovery takes more than a Sunday nap.
• Don’t treat burnout like laziness. It’s your body demanding repair.
• Don’t ignore the signs: brain fog, irritability, disconnection—those aren’t personality flaws.

Pro Tips from Reece:
• Burnout vs. Exhaustion: Exhaustion is physical. Burnout is emotional, mental, and spiritual depletion. Both need rest, but burnout needs recovery.
• Sleep Check: Are you sleeping enough, or just crashing? Real rest is proactive, not accidental.
• Build in Break Cycles: Recovery isn’t a reward, it’s a system. Try taking 2–3 days off every other month—completely off. It’ll make your on-days more powerful.

Recovery isn’t weakness. It’s wisdom. If you don’t build a system for rest, your body will shut you down.