Burnout

Burnout is a real thing that happens to everyone. Just like any other emotion, it comes in waves. It can be really hard to overcome burnout because in the moment it feels like it will never end. With that being said, the only way to truly combat it is to take a step back and rest.

Hello my beautiful people! I am writing to you on a beautiful Tuesday afternoon. I am sitting here reflecting on how overwhelmed I have been feeling with everything recently. Since coming back from school after Easter break, I have been determined to live each day to its potential. I am trying to remind myself everyday that I only have a few weeks left and have to have fun -- but that is honestly easier said than done.

I have so much work to do over these next few weeks and I am trying to figure out how to balance my school work, training, social life, and alone time all while feeling burnt out. I had a mini breakdown yesterday not only because of work, but because of the lack of motivation that I have been experiencing. If you are reading this and are feeling this way, know you are not alone in this struggle. It is normal to feel this way, especially at this time of the year. Remind yourself that all you can do is your best. Your best is enough. It will all work out.

(Reminder to do somethings for yourself!!! Things that make YOU happy!!!)

I also have come to the realization that the anxiety I have been recently stems from the anticipation of change. I feel as though I just became comfortable at school and have finally found a routine that serves me. The thought that in a few weeks it is all going to be ripped away from me really scares me. Don't get me wrong I am SO excited to go home but I really struggle with change. I am going to try my best to shift my perspective and view this upcoming change as an opportunity for growth. Rather than getting through this phase of change in my life, I am going to grow through it. I am going to allow myself to feel whatever I am feeling.

Going into these next few weeks I encourage you to write out everything you have to do and just cross one thing off at a time. Give yourself more grace because you are only a human being. If you are so worried about everything you have to do, you won't be able to focus on the task at hand. Breathe. One thing at a time. It is all going to be okay.

Something that is helping me stay grounded throughout this time going into finals week and feeling burnout is that idea that I will never get this time back. I am never going to be a freshman again. I am never going to be living where I am right now with my best friends. I am never going to have my only worries be about getting my schoolwork done. I am never going to get these days back.

Everything is going to be okay. Give yourself breaks. Acknowledge the guilt you may be feeling but don't let it consume you. Prioritize yourself now and always.

You are loved

XO,

Mo