Some realness around why I’ve been pretty inactive lately 😶 trying to balance a PhD, work, social media, family, and friends, I lost myself a little. While I was unable to cut out all of my responsibilities to recover, this summer I put myself first. I did what I needed to do, I didn’t push myself beyond the boundaries I set for myself. I didn’t compare myself to everyone else who was working all day, every day. If I crossed one thing off my to-do list I was proud of myself. The journey to recovery isn’t over for me. But I want you all to know that you deserve to take a step back. Even when it seems impossible, I promise there is something on your plate that you can delay or let go of. Protect your peace now, it’s more important than you think. Let me know one thing you’ll change going forward to prevent or recover from burnout in the comments ❤️ #mentalhealth #phdstudent #candid #burnout #boundaries #selfcare