Burnout Recovery

How I rebuilt my energy after 18 months of burnout

By Sam R.

I didn't notice burnout creeping in. By the time I did, I was running on caffeine and convincing myself it was fine.

What helped: walking before email, a non-negotiable bedtime, and saying no to one thing every week.

Eighteen months later I'm not the same person — and I'm grateful for that.

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