Let’s talk about the real signs of burnout and, more importantly, how you can start to truly recharge.

We’ve all heard the word burnout tossed around, but what does it actually look like when you’re the one living it?

It’s not always dramatic. Burnout often creeps in quietly until one day you realize you’re running on fumes, snapping at the people you love, or wondering why even the things you normally enjoy feel exhausting.

What Are The Early Signs Of Burnout?

Here are some common red flags:

• You feel tired no matter how much you sleep. Rest doesn’t feel restorative anymore.
• Little things irritate you more than they should. The traffic, the mess in the kitchen, the endless notifications – it all feels like too much.
• You’ve lost interest in things that used to light you up. Even fun feels like work.
• You’re constantly “on” but rarely present. You’re juggling, multitasking, running from one thing to the next – yet always feeling behind.
• Your body is sending SOS signals. Headaches, tension in your shoulders, stomach issues, or just that heavy “draggin” feeling.

Do any of these sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. According to the World Health Organization, burnout is now officially recognized as an occupational phenomenon characterized by exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced effectiveness at work.

Why Bubble Baths Aren’t Enough

Studies have shown that slowing down isn’t just about bubble baths or Netflix. Simple things like daily movement, quality sleep, and unplugging from devices can dramaticaclly imprive your ability to recover. The Mayo Clinic even lists sleep and physical activity as essential components in reducing stress and reversing burnout.

When you’re burned out, surface level fixes don’t cut it. A nap might help for a day, but what you really need is space to recharge at the soul level.

That means stepping away from autopilot and reconnecting with yourself.

How To Truly Recharge When You Notice Signs Of Burnout

Here are a few practices that go deeper than self care quick fixes:

1. Create space for reflection. Journaling, prayer, or quiet moments outside can help you process what’s really going on underneath the busyness.
2. Say no (without guilt). Protecting your energy is not selfish – it’s necessary.
3. Find community that nourishes you. Sitting in circle with women who get it can feel like an exhale you didn’t know you needed.
4. Prioritize experiences that make you feel alive. Sometimes the best way to recharge is stepping into something new – a retreat, a photo session, or even a solo day away.

A Free Resource For You

If you’re noticing the signs of burnout and wondering how to take that first step back to yourself, I created something for you: Remember Her.

It’s a free 3 day mini journey with gentle stories and practices designed to help you reconnect with the woman you’ve always been – even if life has felt heavy or rushed.

Click here to start your Remember Her journey today and give yourself the space to breathe again.

You Don’t Have To Do It Alone

Burnout thrives on isolation, but healing happens in community.

It’s why I create experiences like boudoir sessions and women’s retreats. Because when women feel truly seen and supported, everything shifts. You can learn even more about my upcoming women’s and couples retreats here: Reconnection Retreat: The Perfect Healing Escape.

So if yo’ure feeling the weight of burnout, please know this: you don’t have to carry it by yourself.

Final Thoughts

Recognizing the signs of burnout is the first step. The next step is giving yourself space to truly recharge.

Start small with my free Remember Her Experience. Your energy, joy, and peace are worth protecting.

You deserve to feel like yourself again.