It’s been more than a year since the pandemic started and now we are in this weird “in between” time when things are starting to return to normal but aren’t quite there yet.

In the recent weeks, for many, things have started revving back up. Work demands and opportunities are becoming more frequent and moving at a quicker pace than they have during the last year. But my brain is still in a fog. I’m still trying to make sense of everything and I don’t feel like I can keep up. Can you relate?

This is why I’m so glad we are doing this series on burn out. I recently shared a conversation with Dr. Kate Steiner. Kate specializes in burn out and burn events and tonight (April 1) she is leading us in a burn out workshop. Last week we shared burn out journaling prompts, and in the coming weeks we will be sharing stories from other women about their experiences with burn out, a restorative yoga session, and more.

As I prepare this content, I’m constantly reminded of the burnout warning signs and that my first priority must be caring for my mental health and well-being. It feels selfish and counter-productive at times but when I follow the advice I see the benefits.

This week I asked our panel of mental health professionals for their favorite books and resources on the topic of burn out. They offered up books, TED talks, podcasts, and much more!

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READ

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski*

Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover*

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WATCH

A Better Job Won't Help - The Truth about Burnout with Karen Curry Parker

How to Succeed? Get More Sleep with Arianna Huffington

How to Make Stress our Friend with Kelly McGonigal

LISTEN

Brené with Emily and Amelia Nagoski on Burnout and How to Complete the Stress Cycle

Burnout is Everyone’s Problem with Adam Grant

Burned Out by Dodie

DO

Follow The Nap Ministry

Follow Burn Out Recovery Coach Dr. Kate Steiner

Take The Fried Quiz

Check out Dr. Kate Steiner’s FREE Burnout Recovery Self-Reflection Journal

Join us for the You Are Flammable: Burn Out Prevention Workshop on April 1

If, like me, you struggle with prioritizing your self care, join me for Unpacking Me Time! We started this self-care accountability group only a month ago and it’s already made such an impact.

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Meet our contributors:

Christine Tauer of Honu Coaching & Bodywork

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Christine is a BodyMind Coach that supports busy women in making themselves a non-negotiable in their own lives, through guiding clients to focus their energy inward, reflect, and listen to the wisdom of their bodies.

Dr. Kate Steiner of Lift Wellness Consulting

Dr. Kate has her doctorate in counselor education and supervision, and she helps individuals to find wellness and career longevity by addressing and working through burnout events.

Jardin Dogan of Black Folx Therapy

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Jardin holds a B.A. in Psychology and M.Ed. and Ed.S. degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and is working towards a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at the University of Kentucky. She is currently a psychologist-in-training working on her dissertation.