Follow This "Anti-Burnout Schedule" To Feel Like There Are More Hours In The Day

Overcoming burnout doesn't need to require succumbing to exhaustion or cutting off all ties to the outside world. Instead, I believe that feeling like there are more hours in the day comes down to optimizing your routine with a functional medicine approach. 

While society tends to only focus on the emotional side of burnout, as a functional medicine practitioner, I understand that burnout is also caused by a dysregulation of your body's HPA-axis. When this happens, an ongoing release of hormones like cortisol and adrenaline is triggered. This can impact hormone balance2, immune function, gut health, and inflammation levels that lead to the burnout symptoms we are all too familiar with, like fatigue, anxiety, weakened immunity, depression, trouble sleeping, digestive distress, and more.

This daily routine addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of burnout to help you reclaim your health and redeem your time. Follow it to feel like you have more hours in the day—without adding a ton more to your to-do list.

Crafting a morning routine can significantly impact the way you perceive the hours in a day and lay the foundation for less stress:

Feeling an overwhelming afternoon slump, when your energy levels take a strong dip after lunch, is common in those suffering from burnout and adrenal fatigue. Here's what you can do to overcome that once and for all: 

As the day winds down, transitioning into an evening routine that promotes relaxation and restful sleep becomes crucial. Stress makes you lose sleep, and lost sleep makes you more stressed. These simple steps can help you put an end to this feedback loop.

The physical and mental symptoms of burnout are very real. Making changes that address underlying dysfunctions and support your body's natural rhythms can profoundly impact your productivity and mental state, helping you feel more accomplished without needing more hours in the day.