I left IG months ago. I am into the gym and health on many levels, and I have an MA in Workplace Health and Wellbeing, but half the stuff on social media is so unrealistic it makes me vomit in my mouth. Do what you can within your control; it's much more liberating than being shackled by the self-beration I spent in the past making comparisons online.
I had chronic burnout from 28 to 38 years of age and have autoimmune disorders. It felt like I was literally automated daily in a vicious cycle of trying to survive and just keep up, pay the bills and sleep on repeat.
I now manage my autoimmune illness with lifestyle change within my control and am in remission. I relate so much to you feeling like it was in your head, and a diagnosis is a relief.
I hope you get the answers and rest you deserve. And yeah, one can definitely have wellness pursuit burnout too; there just aren't enough hours in the day some days to prioritize your health and wellness, but there is self-compassion we can always access freely and abundantly when needed.
Thank you so much, and, oh my goodness, you're so right! I'm glad you've managed to get some control of your wellbeing. I'm hoping for some clearer answers so that I know what I can do to better look after myself - like you say, it gives you that opportunity to take some control.
Yes! This is one of the reasons I struggle with Instagram. I've unfollowed most of the wellness people I was following. Love your tip number one..... rest is more important than I realised until recently
As you know, it's not something I'm great at, but I'm really trying to unlearn the idea that I have to constantly be doing something. It really is ok to just relax. I'll be more productive and effective after I've had some rest than if I just keep endlessly going. But also, it's ok to just rest for the sake of it.
I left IG months ago. I am into the gym and health on many levels, and I have an MA in Workplace Health and Wellbeing, but half the stuff on social media is so unrealistic it makes me vomit in my mouth. Do what you can within your control; it's much more liberating than being shackled by the self-beration I spent in the past making comparisons online.
I had chronic burnout from 28 to 38 years of age and have autoimmune disorders. It felt like I was literally automated daily in a vicious cycle of trying to survive and just keep up, pay the bills and sleep on repeat.
I now manage my autoimmune illness with lifestyle change within my control and am in remission. I relate so much to you feeling like it was in your head, and a diagnosis is a relief.
I hope you get the answers and rest you deserve. And yeah, one can definitely have wellness pursuit burnout too; there just aren't enough hours in the day some days to prioritize your health and wellness, but there is self-compassion we can always access freely and abundantly when needed.
Thank you so much, and, oh my goodness, you're so right! I'm glad you've managed to get some control of your wellbeing. I'm hoping for some clearer answers so that I know what I can do to better look after myself - like you say, it gives you that opportunity to take some control.
Yes! This is one of the reasons I struggle with Instagram. I've unfollowed most of the wellness people I was following. Love your tip number one..... rest is more important than I realised until recently
As you know, it's not something I'm great at, but I'm really trying to unlearn the idea that I have to constantly be doing something. It really is ok to just relax. I'll be more productive and effective after I've had some rest than if I just keep endlessly going. But also, it's ok to just rest for the sake of it.
And no-one needs that thing by the end of this week. End of next week is totally fine!