From Exhausted to Empowered: Rebuilding Energy After Burnout
You wake up tired.
You're short-tempered by mid-morning.
And by 3pm, you're staring at the kettle wondering how you'll make it to bedtime.
Sound familiar?
For many of the mums I work with, this isn’t just "normal tiredness." It’s burnout, the kind that accumulates over months or even years of putting everyone else first.
The good news? You don’t need to overhaul your life to feel better. But you do need support! The right kind, in the right rhythm.
What Burnout Really Looks Like (And Why It’s Often Missed)
Burnout isn’t always dramatic. It’s not always lying on the floor or forgetting your own name. Often, it looks like:
Snapping over something small
Relying on caffeine and sugar to function
Feeling flat or numb, even when you “should” feel grateful
Trouble sleeping, despite being exhausted
And here's the thing, many women think this is just part of motherhood. But it doesn’t have to be.
Why Conventional Rest Isn’t Enough
Yes, rest is important. But if your nervous system is dysregulated and your nutrients are depleted, lying down won’t always make a dent.
Burnout recovery needs:
Repletion (especially magnesium, B vitamins, & iron)
Nervous system soothing (herbs like withania, passionflower, rhodiola)
Blood sugar balance and hormone support
Boundaries that protect your energy and time
This is where naturopathic care shines, by treating the root causes of depletion, not just the symptoms.
3 Small Steps Toward Energy Recovery
If you’re deep in the fog, start with these:
Start your day with protein. It helps stabilise energy and cortisol rhythms.
Try a nervous system moment before meals. Just 3 deep belly breaths can calm the body.
Go gently. Healing from burnout isn’t linear. It takes time, and kindness!
You Don’t Have to Push Through
Exhaustion isn’t a sign of failure. It’s a message.
If your body is calling for rest and restoration, you’re allowed to answer.
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