Feeling Burned Out? Try This Reset Routine

When you’re burned out, everything feels harder. You're exhausted, unmotivated, and stuck in a loop that no amount of coffee can fix. What you need isn’t to push harder—it’s to reset.

Burnout doesn’t just go away on its own. Your body and mind need intentional recovery time. That starts with creating space to pause and recharge.

Here’s a simple reset routine to help you feel like yourself again:

• Step 1: DisconnectPut your phone on Do Not Disturb. Step away from emails, social media, and constant input for at least an hour.

• Step 2: Move Your BodyGo for a walk, stretch for 10 minutes, or do light yoga. Gentle movement reduces stress hormones and wakes up your system.

• Step 3: Hydrate and NourishDrink a full glass of water. Eat something with protein and fiber to stabilize your energy.

• Step 4: Do One Enjoyable TaskRead, draw, cook, or listen to music. Choose something that’s not productive—just pleasurable.

• Step 5: Rest Without GuiltLay down. Close your eyes. Even 10 minutes of deep rest can reset your nervous system.

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You don’t need a full day off to reset. You just need to interrupt the stress pattern and signal to your body that it’s safe to slow down.

Burnout is a warning, not a weakness. Use it as a cue to rebuild your energy—and protect your peace moving forward.

Jennifer Ferdinand, owner of Serendipity Wellness Studio in Burke, VA, has been practicing massage therapy and esthetics since 2006. She is nationally certified through NCBTMB, and licensed in Virginia for both Massage Therapy and Esthetics.