Tag: How to Recover From Burnout

• S1E5 | The Depths

  

  Burnout can feel like slipping from the sunlight zone all the way to the depths of the midnight zone. Just like it takes time to reach the depths it can take time to come back to the surface. It’s not hopeless and there are ways to work through things.

  Heather MacDonald

  February 16, 2025

  Burnout, Life, Reflection

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• S1E4 | Yoga for Burnout

  

  The daily practice of yoga became a beautiful space for me to be still, to heal, and to listen to what my body, mind, and soul needed. This was critical to helping me work through what was going on because in the lead-up to burning out I was spending so much time trying to rationalize…

  Heather MacDonald

  February 8, 2025

  Burnout, Life, Reflection, Yoga

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• S1E2 : Taking Action

  

  When I realized I was burned out I knew I had to take action to address things. I accessed therapy via Talkspace and consulted my doctor to ensure I was taking care of my needs. Ultimately, I decided to take medical leave to focus on recovery from burnout and reassess what my next steps would…

  Heather MacDonald

  October 13, 2024

  Burnout, Career, Life, Reflection

  Burnout, Careers, Family Medical Leave Act, health, High Blood Pressure, How to Recover From Burnout, Learning, Life, Medical Leave, mental-health, Reflection, self-care, stress

• S1E1 | Burned Out

  

  Welcome to S1E1 of my burnout experience. I’m detailing how chronic workplace stress led to one of the worst days at work for me. Despite efforts to maintain resilience and set boundaries, the instability from multiple layoffs and leadership changes contributed to burning out. Future posts will explore my insights on workplace mental health.

  Heather MacDonald

  October 7, 2024

  Burnout, Career

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