- Simplish
- Posts
- Volume #2: The Burnout Cure
Volume #2: The Burnout Cure
Isabella from Simplish
July 01, 2023
“If you want to live a wholehearted life, you have to become intentional about cultivating sleep and play, and about letting go of exhaustion as a status symbol and productivity as self-worth.”
This July, we are focusing mindful attention on burnout; what it is, how we talk about it, and what we can do (collectively) to make a full recovery. And no, we’re not just talking quick-fixes like bubble-baths and yoga (although who couldn’t use a hot soak and some downward dog to shake off the day? Count me in). The cycle of stress, exhaustion, and apathy known as burnout is not only a reflection of our personal self-care practices; it’s the result of a social value system that elevates exhaustion to a status symbol and overlooks the importance of deep rest. Follow the conversation in our blog posts below:
Simplish Ideas
 | Hello new normal! Working From Home (WFH) burnout starts with the struggle to establish and maintain healthy boundaries, but can totally consume your life. Here are the warning signs to watch out for. |
 | Meet the evil cousin of burnout, that all-too-familiar cycle of stress, exhaustion, and a losing battle with the snooze button. Sound familiar? Here’s what you can do to restore balance when you’ve burned out before. |
 | Burnout is never only about the person experiencing exhaustion. The shift from fire-fighting through the day to full recovery isn’t just about scheduling in a regular bubble bath; it’s about social accountability. |
⭐ Reflection Prompt ⭐
Every one of us has a different set of stress triggers. Are you more prone to the compassion burnout familiar to caregivers who pour energy into others, or perhaps the obsessive burnout of an independent worker-bee who burdens themselves with perfection? Or maybe you prioritize activities that nourish and stress-proof your psyche on a regular basis? Take some time this week and month to reflect on how your values (conscious or unconscious) set you up to respond to stress cycles.
What personal values do you hold that prevent, trigger, or maintain stress cycles that could lead to burnout?
We would love to hear from you! Use #simplishlife and tag @simplish.life on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram to connect with our community and share your thoughts on burnout.
Prevent Burnout with These Smart Scheduling Features in the Simplish App
Set dates when scheduling your most important tasks to get a clear overview of your priorities in the planner view
Clear your to-do lists at the end of every week to prevent tasks from building up in the background
Drop updates to partners and team members into the chat of any shared workspace to get the cred you deserve for all of your hard work!
Community Love
Simplish is incredibly smooth and easy to use. I had calendars, reminders, and todo lists in 6 different places and now I have everything organized in one place on my Simplish app. I literally have never been so organized in my life. — Jaci
Stay tuned for an interview with our Contributing Writer and psychologist Clara Roberts Otero for a complete guide to planning in alignment with your personality type! We’ll discuss enneagrams, finding time management techniques that work with your natural groove, and when sleeping in is a better idea for those of us who aren’t exactly morning people ☀️ Be well and do good work!
