Physical Rest and Recovery
for Burnout
Burnout depletes physical as well as emotional resources. Adequate sleep, reduced stimulation, and restorative rest — not productive leisure — are essential for recovery.
How it works
Burnout involves HPA axis dysregulation with cortisol abnormalities. True physical rest (not just absence of work) is required to restore neuroendocrine balance and autonomic regulation.
What to watch for
Rest without addressing causes is insufficient. The goal is not to rest in order to return to the same conditions — it is to restore capacity while changing conditions. Distinguish restorative rest from passive disengagement.
Community experience
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