28/10/2025
There’s this idea floating around that when you’re burnt out, the best thing to do is move more.
Go for a run. Hit the gym. Sweat it out.
But here’s the truth: burnout isn’t about laziness or lack of willpower — it’s about running on empty. And pushing harder when you’re already depleted just digs the hole deeper.
What your body actually needs is stillness.
Gentle, mindful movement.
Moments where your breath catches up to your body again.
That’s why practices like Qigong or slow, intentional stretching are so powerful — they rebuild your energy instead of draining it.
You don’t need to prove your strength by pushing through. You can rebuild it by slowing down.
Sometimes healing looks like lying on the floor with your hand on your belly, breathing until your body stops bracing for impact.
Sometimes it’s the quiet rhythm of a gentle class instead of a workout that leaves you wrecked.
Because true restoration doesn’t come from intensity — it comes from presence.
