Bye bye burnout.

Burnout isn’t always some big dramatic crash. Sometimes it’s just feeling done, your brain’s fuzzy, motivation’s MIA, and you’re scraping the bottom of your energy barrel but still expected to keep going.

I wrote about this in my latest article for Odyssey Magazine’s 250th edition, a space I’ve loved for years because they get that wellness isn’t about perfection or hype. It’s messy, real, and often slow as hell.

If you’re feeling stretched, stuck, or just tired-tired, these two simple habits helped me come back to myself when I thought there was nothing left to give.

1. Set tiny boundaries that feel good

This isn’t about shutting down your whole life. It’s the little things that add up, like ditching your phone 30 minutes before bed, saying no to one extra thing each week, or giving yourself permission to take a 10-minute breather every couple of hours.

Boundaries aren’t mean or selfish. They’re the energy filters we all need to stay sane.

2. Switch up your morning routine

Routine can turn robotic fast. So I change one small thing every week, maybe I swap my usual coffee for tea, take a new route on my walk, or try a different playlist.

It’s a simple way to remind yourself your day doesn’t have to feel like Groundhog Day. Small changes make a big difference.

Burnout is a slow drip, but you’re not powerless. Tiny shifts like these helped me stop running on empty and start showing up for myself again.

If you want to read the full article and get into more honest, no-BS wellness talk, check out Odyssey Magazine’s milestone issue, I’m so grateful to be part of it.

So if you’re tired-tired, start here. Because your energy and your peace are the whole point.