My Study Burnout Recovery Plan (That Actually Worked)
My Study Burnout Recovery Plan (That Actually Worked) I didn’t realize I was burned out at first. I thought I was just “ lazy ,” “ demotivated ,” or not trying hard enough. But the truth? I was exhausted - mentally, emotionally, and physically. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or tired of studying no matter how hard you try, this is my realistic study burnout recovery plan - the one I wish I had followed sooner. How I Knew I Was Burned Out For me, burnout didn’t show up as one big crash. It crept in slowly. I noticed: I could sit at my desk for hours and get nothing done Studying felt heavy instead of productive I was constantly tired, even after sleeping I felt guilty when resting and stressed when studying That’s when I realized something important: I didn’t need more discipline. I needed recovery. Step 1: I Gave Myself Permission to Pause This was the hardest part. I stopped forcing long study sessions and allowed myself short, intentional breaks without guilt. Not scrolling en...