The good news is that you can recover from burnout. But it’ll take a lot more than a weekend away. Recovery from burnout is a nuanced journey, influenced by individual factors including past trauma history, support systems, and the strategies employed. Incorporating understanding of the nervous system and applying self-compassion is essential for long-term resilience.

Self-compassion is the ability to turn acceptance, understanding and love inward. While it may be easy to extend compassion to others, it is difficult for many to give to themselves. You can learn to be more self-compassionate, and should because research is showing a myriad of benefits to well-being.