Coming Back to Yourself · Day 1

You're not broken

Burnout isn't weakness, laziness or ingratitude. Today we name what's actually happening.

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In today's video

What burnout does to your nervous system, and why that doesn't make you weak
Why high-achieving people are especially likely to miss it
How burnout wears down meaning, not just energy
Why the person you recognize in yourself is still there

Reflect in your workbook

When did I first notice something was off? What was happening in my life then?
What am I most exhausted by: emotionally, mentally, physically? Try to be specific.
What feels heavy that I haven't been able to name until now?
When I imagine the version of me who feels like myself again, what do they look like? How do they spend their time?

Open your workbook

Today's practice: a 10-minute nervous system downshift

Choose one:

A slow walk with no phone, no podcast and no "work." Just walking and noticing.
4-7-8 breathing: breathe in for 4 counts, hold for 7, breathe out for 8.
A body scan: lie down and slowly move your attention from your feet to the top of your head.

No productivity tracking today. No to-do lists. Notice where you are without judging it. Afterward, write 2 or 3 sentences in your workbook: what did I notice?

Back: Welcome Next: Day 2

Take the time you need. This program is educational and not a substitute for therapy. If you're in crisis, call or text 988 or visit mywellbeing.com/crisis-resources. Questions? Email connect@mywellbeing.com.