I burned out. Here's how I recovered.

I'd like to share a little bonus story, which will show how my life is often a process of learning the same lesson over and over: In college, I was in the honors program. Graduating with it would've meant I'd be able to put it on my resume and wear a cool gold cord at the graduation ceremony. However, there were some requirements; I had to take some extra classes and do a big project during my senior year. About halfway through college, I was putting a lot more time into building my business, and trying to juggle that alongside classes, my job, and the Honors requirements was becoming incredibly stressful. Additionally, my time was very fractured; I wasn't able to focus for very long on any one thing, and everything suffered as a result. So - even though I really wanted that additional resume item - I decided to quit the Honors program during my senior year. It was hard to give that up, but the time and ability to focus that I gained was worth it. And looking back, I can see now that having "honors graduate" on my resume wouldn't have helped me as much as all the extra time I was able to invest in building my business. I still struggle with living by the lesson this taught me: Letting an opportunity go doesn't equal failure. And even if that opportunity would have helped me progress slightly faster, it may not have been worth it.

If you don't take a break, the break takes itself.

This is perfect as people in college are starting to get hit with the burnout

When I quit my job because of my burnout I knew it was a life or death choice to me. I chose my health over money and thank God I did. Needless to say that the recovery was long. On the last day I came home and my body just shut down. I would sleep 16 hours a day but in sequences. I would wake up, eat something and then all of a sudden I would pass out on the couch for 5 hours with no recollection of falling asleep. This went on for a whole month. My body decided to take matters into its own hands because I wasn't able to make any decisions. That month of rest was like a rebirth. When it ended I felt like I was coming out of a coma that had lasted during the whole time I was at my job. Just a black hole I was leaving behind. Never choose your job over your well-being.

literally crying right now, I see my life crumbling around me but, in the meantime, I feel so drained

The biggest red flag in before becoming burned out - not having a balanced life You can work intensely a short period of time but winding down is crucial both for health and creativity

Dude, I loved the honesty and transparency here. I was impressed with how well you were able to articulate such a tricky topic. And I'm glad to hear you're doing better!

4:36 starts talking about what he did to recover

Perfect timing as always, exactly what I need right now

I think one of the most important things that we have to remember is living the present. We are ALL THE TIME thinking about the future, we want to "get there" but we forget that we are already there. What if in 10 years we look back and we notice how much time we lost, worrying, overthinking, not enjoying the present and all. So, think about that. Take care

2019 is a hard year for everyone, huh Edit: HOWS EVERYONES 2020 LOOOOOL

My biggest thing is accepting "good enough" for certain tasks. I am always on the verge of burning out due to my own perfectionist tendencies. I'm only a high school teacher, but I will work all the hours I can to be the very best I can be at great personal expense! I needed to watch this video - thank you!

Let us all just appreciate how much consistency Thomas has been able to provide without compromising the quality of his content.

Thanks for being real, brother. I’ve definitely dealt with similar burnout-related issues. Glad you’re on the other side of it!

What if you're just employee. You don't have much control. Toxic workplaces burn people out. I speak from personal experience.

A phrase that really helped me was "Go easy on yourself. You are your own best friend." Hope it helps you as well

Graduating college and not having a clear path..really needed this 💕🙏🏽

We're big fans Tom - as you know - glad you told this story - it'll help so many! Francesco :-)

As Bruce Lee once said: "Success is a journey, not a destination"

I really liked the style of this video, it felt like a heart to heart and I'm feeling reassured and inspired again. Thank you!