Recharging through intentional self-care
When progress stalls, it’s easy to fall into the trap of pushing even harder, which can lead to burnout. It’s also possible that you feel like it’s a sign to stop and give up. But neither of these is the answer.
When things get sticky and it feels like everything is falling apart, it’s time to step back, breathe, rest, and clear your mind so you can come back refreshed and look at things objectively.
I recently had a situation where everything was set up perfectly (or so I thought) and things were running well…to a point. At that point, everything fell apart. I started tweaking all the things leading up to that point and getting frustrated, worked up, and feeling like I should just throw in the towel.
But then I stopped, decided I’d done all I could with all the help, and walked away. I let myself not think about the situation. I spent time with my family, played some games on my phone, read, and played with the dogs.
When I woke up the next morning, I looked at everything again and a new question popped up…”If everything was going well to this point, why did it stop there?” and instead of looking all around at what was happening before that point, I looked at what was happening AT that point and found the issue. Clear as a bell, one thing needed to be updated.
A week went by being frustrated and fixing what didn’t need to be fixed. When I stopped, walked away, and allowed myself some space the answer came…simple and easy.
Recharging through intentional self-care
Self-care is not a selfish act, it is an act of self-LOVE. You don’t need to work harder and you don’t need to give it all up. Space, love, breath is what’s needed. Relaxing so that the one little quiet question can speak up, the one small observation has the room to be seen.
When you are in the middle of the storm and trying to do all the things, your mind is scattered. Trying to keep up and make things happen makes you feel like you’re behind and that’s when things get forgotten and weird things play out.
It’s better to grab one or two bags of groceries and take care of them then all 13 at once and watch them break and leave a trail of fruit, cans, and broken eggs along the way.
This allows you time and space to really assess what’s happening, the space you need for all the things, and the brain power to put it all together in the best way possible.
Resting strategically to renew your focus
Nothing good comes from being overwhelmed, pressured, and overworked. You get more done when rested than you ever will by being pushed to your limit. You think more clearly. Your body has the strength to do the job. And your emotions stay at a level that is conducive to productivity.
When you allow yourself intentional rest, you reconnect to your energy and purpose. You begin to notice the difference between forced effort and inspired action.
By taking the time to breathe and restore yourself, creativity begins to flow again. What once felt like a brick wall becomes a doorway of new ideas, because you’ve given your mind the quiet it needs to find solutions. Intentional self-care opens space for clarity and calm, the very things that help you make your next move with confidence.
Create balance before burnout begins
Balance doesn’t happen by accident, it’s a choice to pause, recharge, and return with fresh perspective. When you take care of your inner world, your outer world begins to realign too. You find yourself more centered, more patient, and far more productive than when you tried to push through.
The next time you feel yourself teetering on the edge of burnout, remember: rest is not a reward, it’s a requirement. Intentional self-care gives your mind and body the space to reset so you can move forward with clarity, purpose, and renewed focus.
If you’re ready to bring more calm, balance, and focus into your journey, download my Accomplishment Record Template. It’s a simple, uplifting tool that helps you celebrate progress, reflect on what’s working, and see just how far you’ve already come, so you can recharge your motivation and keep moving toward your BIG Dream.