When we are burnt out, we suffer from chronic exhaustion that just won’t lift and also often from irritability, anger, bitterness and emotional overreactions. Because we are already depleted, giving everything we have, and more, to work, every extra demand on our attention and energy is just too much.

 

Although we put in ever more hours, we also become less productive. In fact, we become less productive because we put in ever more hours: Because we can feel ourselves falling behind with our work, we cut out breaks, rest, and everything that re-energises us and that used to give us joy. That way, we aggravate our energy-deficit further. We spend all our time on what costs us energy – work – and none on what gives us energy. Our lives shrink.

 

My new audio trance Burnout SOS will lead you into a state of deep, comfortable, and restorative relaxation. It includes imagery of a calm lake, of putting down the heavy weight on your shoulders, and of renewal. It also includes suggestions for reintroducing joy into our lives.

 

Please only listen to this audio when you can safely relax completely. It helps if you can close your eyes and use headphones.