Sorry, I Missed This: The Everything Guide to ADHD and Relationships with Cate Osborn Breaking the burnout cycle: What is rest?
Oct 7, 2025
Dr. Shauna Pollard, a psychologist and ADHD advocate, returns to discuss the crucial topic of restorative rest. She emphasizes that burnout is a signal to prioritize genuine rest, not merely screen time. Dr. Pollard provides insights on recognizing burnout signs, defining what counts as true restorative activities, and combatting the guilt associated with rest. She also shares practical tools for syncing rest with our natural rhythms and offers strategies to navigate perfectionism and procrastination, encouraging listeners to explore small, mindful practices for recovery.
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Recognize Early Burnout Signals
- Burnout shows early signs like slowed energy, lost passion, and more frequent illness.
- Recognize these signals and act before total collapse to prevent deeper burnout.
Prioritize Rest That Restores
- Define rest as restorative activities that replenish and calm you rather than overstimulating vacations.
- Identify what truly renews you and carve small consistent time blocks for it.
Discover Your Rest By Elimination
- List activities that do NOT restore you and use opposites to discover what helps you feel calm.
- Start with small "pockets of rest" like 10 minutes and gradually build more time.
