371 - 5 Anti-Burnout Behaviors to Protect Your Energy (Backed by Neuroscience)

Alive & Well – Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance

You know you need to manage your stress… but why does managing stress feel like another stressor?

If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at a self-care checklist, you’re not alone.

High-capacity women don’t need more pressure to “do wellness right.” You need tools that actually work—and fit into real life.

In this episode of Alive & Well, we’re unpacking five anti-burnout behaviors backed by neuroscience.

These aren’t morning routine fluff or band-aid fixes.

They’re simple, nervous system-friendly habits that help you regulate stress, replenish energy, and stay grounded—without needing a full life overhaul.

You’ll learn:
🔹 How your stress response system works—and what happens when it never gets to turn off
🔹 Why your body can feel depleted, even if your calendar is “under control”
🔹 The daily habits that actually recalibrate your nervous system over time

Then, I’ll walk you through 5 specific behaviors that buffer against burnout—and explain the science behind why they work.

We’ll cover:
✔️ Play & pleasure – how fun rewires your stress response
✔️ Phone boundaries – how overstimulation hijacks your capacity
✔️ Embodied gratitude – not just journaling, but regulation through reflection
✔️ Movement & nature – quick, accessible ways to discharge stress
✔️ Capacity-aware boundaries – how saying no protects your nervous system

Because burnout doesn’t happen because you’re weak. It happens when your body is strong enough to keep going—long past the point of enough.

💡 You don’t need a reset. You need rhythms that support your biology.

Related Episodes to Explore:

• Previous Episode
• Tips for Balancing Hormones & Boosting Energy
• These 5 Habits Are Causing Your Burnout
• Beyond Burnout: Top 3 Reasons You Feel Fried
• 3 Things I Started Saying That Helped Heal My Burnout
• Are You High or Low Energy? Nervous System Balancing Exercises Based on Your Energy Type