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🔥 Burnout: Why Self-Care Isn't the Magic Cure We’re Told It Is

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

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As a productivity coach who's juggled caregiving, motherhood, and entrepreneurship, I've discovered something that's been silently sabotaging us: the idea that self-care can fix burnout.

Self-care is essential. I'm a huge fan and recommend it highly!(You'll find over 20 episodes on this Self-care Playlist!). But when it comes to burnout, self-care won't cut it. Bubble bath can't fix systemic exhaustion.

Burnout isn't just feeling tired - it's a deep, persistent state of emotional, physical, and mental depletion. It's when you're working harder but achieving less, when you’re feeling constantly overwhelmed and nothing seems to touch it. A pedicure or massage are soothing and fun and highly recommended, but they cannot solve the root causes of the burnout.

​In this week’s podcast episode, I shared what burnout might look like for you and what to do about it. This is important to consider because sometimes we’re conditioned to accept the burnout as standard issue overwhelm and we don’t realize that the (often little) self-care we prioritize isn’t the solution we need.

If self-care isn't the answer, what is? Here are some key insights to come back from burnout:

✅ Recognize the signs: chronic fatigue, emotional exhaustion, brain fog
✅ Triage your life - prioritize what truly matters and focus on the top level
✅ Set boundaries (saying NO is powerful, understanding your limits is a must)
✅ Delegate and simplify (how can you make things simpler and easier?)
✅ Prioritize genuine rest, not just quick fixes (you need to heal)

When you are dealing with burnout, the key is to address root causes and create sustainable energy. This comes from awareness, intentional, healing action, and grace (self-directed).

Let's do it together. I'm cheering you on.

♥

Lisa

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