Feel your feelings and reconnect with past passions: how to recover from burnout
Recognizing the physical and psychological tells is half the battle, says author Emma Gannon
TL;DR
- Emma Gannon experienced a severe burnout in late 2022, marked by a panic attack and diagnoses of anxiety and burnout.
- She took a "year of nothing," canceling commitments and focusing on recovery.
- Gannon identifies people-pleasing as a trigger for her burnout.
- Key recovery strategies include simplifying life, managing finances to reduce overheads, abstaining from alcohol, focusing on nourishment, connecting with emotions through music, nurturing genuine friendships, reconnecting with her younger self, and finding solace in nature.
- She advocates for self-awareness regarding physical and psychological tells of depleting energy for ongoing resilience.