Here’s the thing about breaks: I know I need them. My body knows I need them. My brain, however, is over here screaming:

• “Lazy!”

• “You should be doing more!”

• “You’ll fall behind!”

Sound familiar? 🙃

Taking a break when you feel guilty about resting is one of the hardest skills to learn. But it’s also one of the most important—because burnout doesn’t make you productive either.

Here’s how I learned to actually step away, without spiraling into guilt.

We’ve all been there: everything piles up at once, your brain feels like 47 tabs open with music blaring from one you can’t find, and suddenly you’re fantasizing about moving to the woods and living off grid.

The truth is, you don’t need a full-on life reboot to feel better. You just need a reset. A small, doable shift that reminds your brain and body, “hey, we’ve got this.”

Here’s how I hit reset when I’m overwhelmed—without quitting my whole life and buying a yurt.

It is not uncommon to experience burnout as a student. With weekly assignments, exams, and studying various subjects. School and burnout go hand in hand. While burnout is common among college students there are tactics to help manage and reduce burnout. Burnout is a reoccurring feeling throughout the school year, but there are changes students can make to lessen its effects. Before the start of the semester, it’s important to be able to recognize burnout to prevent yourself from experiencing it. Burnout gets better the sooner you address so don’t let it get in the way of you having a good semester.