Burnout happens to everyone. It can discourage us or make us better. In 2024, hybrid athlete and mental health advocate Fergus Crawley was overwhelmed by injuries, travel, running a business, relocating, and personal struggles. Rather than throw in the towel against life’s challenges, he took action to right his course and improve his mindset.
In Jan. 2025, Crawley shared his four-step process he believes anyone can use to combat burnout:
- Write down commitments and evaluate their necessity.
- Change is good.
- Be patient — progress takes time.
- Regularly reassess evolving needs and goals.
Below is Crawley’s four-step process to recover from burnout:
1. Awareness: Recognize and Prioritize
The first step is being aware of why you’re burnt out. Crawley suggests documenting your personal and professional commitments and assessing their importance. Journaling objectifies your stressors and helps determine necessities versus obligations.
A study published in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychologyfound that regularly assessing workload and …