Category: Burnout & Recovery
Real Life.
The heart of Nostos Nest. Where the real stories live.
This blog is where I share personal reflections on burnout, sobriety, midlife change, and what it means to live a life that actually feels like yours. You’ll also find thoughts on workplace culture, mental health at work, and how we can create environments that support real people – not just job titles.
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Burnout Recovery Is More Than Rest: How I Spent My 2-Month Mental Health Break
Burnout recovery takes more than rest – it takes repair. This post shares what I learned during two months off work, from emotional healing to rebuilding a sense of self.
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How I Took 2 Months Mental Health Leave – And How You Can Too
How I used my sick leave to take 2 months off work for burnout. Here’s how to take mental health leave in Australia, with tips and entitlements explained.
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Can I Actually Rest? Or Do I Just Love Being Busy?
Do I just love being busy? After redundancy, I found myself busy again – but this time, with work I love. Learn how purpose changes everything, even rest.
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Burnout as an Awakening: The Breaking Point That Becomes a Turning Point
What if burnout isn’t the end, but a beginning? Explore burnout as an awakening – a call to slow down, reflect, and live more authentically.
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Why Is It So Hard to Ask for Help?
Many of us struggle to ask for help, even when we need it. This post explores why we find it so difficult, how to challenge those beliefs, and ways to accept support without guilt.
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The Fear of Being Seen as Weak After Burnout
Worried about returning to work after burnout? Learn how to communicate with your manager, set boundaries, and protect your well-being while regaining confidence in your role.
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Burnout Recovery: The Light Ahead
I’m still in the process of transformation, but for the first time, I can see the light at the end of the burnout tunnel – and I’m finally starting to feel excited about what’s ahead.
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How to Take a Mental Health Day Off Work
Taking a mental health day isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity. Recognising the signs early can help prevent burnout before it takes a toll. In this post, I explore when to take a mental health day, how to ask for one, and why it matters.
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Burnout Round Two: How Did I Get Here Again?
After recovering from burnout once, I thought I had things under control. But in early 2023, as mass layoffs hit my company and restructures kept pulling me further from work I enjoyed, I found myself slipping back into burnout again. This is what happened….
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A New Job or a Holiday May Not Fix Burnout
A new job or holiday might seem like the answer to burnout, but if you don’t address the deeper emotional patterns driving it, burnout will follow you wherever you go. Here’s why external changes alone aren’t enough – and what really works.
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What Burnout Felt Like For Me
Burnout isn’t just exhaustion – it stripped me of my confidence, focus, and sense of self. This is what it felt like for me, in raw and unfiltered detail.
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Therapy Helped Me Understand My Burnout
Burnout isn’t just about overworking – it’s about what’s driving you to overwork. Therapy helped me uncover the emotional roots of my burnout.
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Rethinking the WHO Definition of Burnout
Does the WHO definition of burnout capture its full impact? I explore why burnout is more than just workplace stress and why it needs a new definition.
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How Do I Know I’m Burnt Out? My Experience
I didn’t realise I was burnt out until my doctor told me. Looking back, the warning signs were all there. Here’s how I reached that breaking point.
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Burnout: The Hidden Causes of Burnout Beyond a Heavy Workload
Burnout isn’t just about work – it’s about emotional depletion, self-imposed pressure, and unresolved trauma. I’ve lived it, and here’s what I’ve learned.