There are different ways that compassion can help us overcome burn out. When we express compassion for others, we often end up feeling like there is more meaning to our connections with them. If people are really exhausted, it turns out that self compassion and self care matter a lot. By just giving yourself that time to recharge. But interestingly, if people feel cynical and connected, sometimes what they need is not to binge watch ted lasso and eat a box of bonbonds - especially when performed together.