Burnt out? Here’s your reset plan

Let’s be honest—burnout doesn’t always look like lying on the floor in a full-blown crisis (though sometimes, it does). More often, it’s the quiet unraveling. The mental fog. The tears in the car. Snapping at your partner. Feeling emotionally numb when your toddler throws another tantrum. The empty stare when someone asks, “What’s for dinner?”

Burnout is sneaky. It builds slowly, then suddenly feels impossible to ignore.

We’re women, which means we often power through. We’re caretakers, multi-taskers, the glue that holds it all together. But being everything to everyone can leave nothing for ourselves. That’s not sustainable—and more importantly, it’s not your fault.

What is Burnout, Really?

Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. It’s not just a “bad week.” It’s a state of dysregulation where your body is constantly running on adrenaline, eventually hitting a wall. It can affect your hormones, immune system, digestion, and even your fertility.

How to Tell if You’re Burnt Out (Even if You’re Functioning):

• You wake up feeling unrefreshed—even after 8 hours of sleep
• You’re constantly overstimulated (every noise or task feels like too much)
• Your cycle is irregular, heavier/lighter than usual, or you’ve lost it completely
• You feel emotionally numb, reactive, or on edge all the time
• Your motivation has tanked, and even “fun” feels like a chore
• Your skin, digestion, or hair is acting up in new (and unwelcome) ways
• You’re surviving on caffeine, sugar, or quick energy fixes

Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

6 Ways to Start Healing Burnout in 2025—Gently, and Realistically

We don’t believe in hustle culture over here. We believe in listening to your body, creating micro-moments of restoration, and nourishing your system in a way that builds resilience, not more stress.

1. Fuel your body like it’s in recovery.

Your body isn’t failing you. It’s trying to protect you. When you're burnt out, your nervous system and adrenals are tapped. What you eat can either support your healing—or drain you further.

✔ Start with breakfast within 60 minutes of waking.
✔ Build every meal with protein + fat + fiber + carbs.
✔ Say goodbye to coffee on an empty stomach (your hormones will thank you).
✔ Bring back functional food—think root veggies, slow-cooked meats, bone broth, eggs, and mineral-rich greens.

2. Lower your stress load.

You don’t need a silent retreat to feel better—you need a few quiet moments in your day to regulate. We’re talking:

✔ A 10-minute walk without your phone
✔ Deep belly breaths (especially before meals)
✔ Saying “no” to things you don’t have capacity for
✔ Protecting your mornings and evenings from constant stimulation

Try this: Before opening your inbox or tending to your family, give yourself 5-10 minutes of stillness. Tea. Stretching. Journaling. Laying in the sun. A moment that’s yours.

3. Replenish the minerals your body’s screaming for.

Burnout depletes your minerals, especially magnesium, potassium, and sodium. These are crucial for hormone balance, energy, sleep, and calm.

✔ Take your daily magnesium
✔ Sip on coconut water or adrenal cocktails (orange juice + cream of tartar + sea salt)
✔ Eat mineral-rich foods: avocados, leafy greens, sea salt, bananas, salmon, and sweet potatoes

You don’t need a slew of expensive supplements to feel better—you need deep, nourishing basics!

4. Sync your self-care to your cycle.

Burnout doesn’t just show up in your mood—it often disrupts your period, too. Supporting your cycle can help your body feel safe again.

✔ Seed cycling is a simple place to start
✔ Focus on rest and gentle movement during your luteal and menstrual phases
✔ Say yes to strength training or high-energy tasks during your follicular and ovulatory phases

When your body knows what to expect, it begins to regulate.

5. Rethink the idea of “doing it all.”

Let’s redefine productivity in 2025. It's not how many plates you're spinning—it’s how aligned you feel in your life. Burnout recovery means:

✔ Letting go of guilt when you need to rest
✔ Delegating, even if it’s just ordering takeout once a week
✔ Asking for help (and receiving it)
✔ Doing less, with more intention

Because the truth is: you can't pour from an empty cup.

6. Rethink your inputs.

Your body isn’t just processing stress. I’s also processing everything you consume mentally and emotionally.

✔ Endless news cycles
✔ Scrolling social media before bed
✔ Group chats that drain you
✔ Saying “yes” to every plan

All of that is input. And your nervous system feels everything.

Try this:
✔ Replace 15 minutes of scrolling with reading, journaling, or just sitting with your thoughts
✔ Create screen-free zones in your home (especially the bedroom)
✔ Follow accounts that nourish you, not trigger comparison
✔ Unplug for one full day each weekend—even half a day counts

When you reduce the mental noise, your body has a better chance at real recovery.

Burnout is Real, But so is Your Capacity to Heal

The reset doesn’t have to be dramatic. It can be a series of small, nourishing decisions. A few boundaries. A few better meals. A few deep breaths. You don’t need to be “better” overnight. You just need to come home to yourself, one gentle choice at a time.