The Beauty Of Having No Other Choice
We're diving into what burnout truly is.
We're figuring out how to truly manage stress.
We're helping you have somewhere to go from here.
Beating Burnout: medium.com article
Complete your stress cycle. The most effective & efficient way to do this is 30–60 minutes of physical exercise/ movement. It doesn’t have to be crazy strenuous. It can be a walk, a swim, a run, dancing, yoga, whatever helps you feel like you moved your body. *If that feels like too long, try a 10-minute run or walk. Truly it’s just starting to get your body moving and allowing it to fully move through the neurological, physiological process.
Why We Need To Respect Our Burnout
We unknowingly punish ourselves by working 80 hours a week. How dare we burn out, how dare we not be productive.
Why You Stil Feel Burnt Out
It does not matter if that stressor is a lion chasing you or a project at work. Your body feels the same thing regardless of the situation. You have to start healing your burnout by starting to complete your stress cycle. Otherwise your body never fully recovers from the blood pumping all that extra blood to your muscles- this is what leads to heart disease.
You’re Running To Fit Into Those Size 6 Jeans
You’re running to squeeze into those size 6 (okay size 8 or really any fucking size) jeans. Making the bed so you don’t go crazy. And eat the smoothie because you don’t have time for anything else (maybe it will help you fit into those jeans too.) It’s a lot. It’s exhausting. And honestly it’s all bullsh*t.
How To Ask Your Partner For Help
Your work is JUST as valuable as his- Regardless of who is the “bread winner”.What you do around the house is a gift of love and care not a “ROLE” that you are stuck in.When it stops feeling like you are giving a gift that is supporting you and your family then it is time to reevaluate and see what needs to change.
Charlie & I Talk About Our Love Often
This is how we refrain from becoming burnt out from our relationship.
Our relationship is separate from him or me. It is it’s own separate entity.
We do not expect our relationship to take care of itself- our relationship also needs a lot of love, care & compassion.