Burnout isn’t just about being tired — it’s a deep disconnect from your body, your boundaries, and your sense of self. You may try to fix burnout with productivity hacks or weekend breaks and whilst useful, the truth is, healing begins by coming home to your body.
Embodiment is the practice of tuning into physical sensations, emotional cues, and inner rhythms to create more balance in your daily life. When you’re stuck in survival mode, your nervous system is likely dysregulated — either in constant overdrive (fight or flight) or shut down (freeze). Embodiment helps you regulate your state, slow down, and move from burnout back into balance.
Somatic Practice: Grounding Through Touch
Purpose: To calm your nervous system and reconnect with your body in the present moment.
Step-by-Step:
- Sit comfortably and plant your feet firmly on the floor.
- Take 3 deep breaths, inhaling through the nose, exhaling slowly through the mouth.
- Place one hand over your heart and the other on your lower belly.
- Gently press both hands into your body and notice the warmth and weight.
- Whisper to yourself: “I’m safe. I’m here. I can soften.” Repeat three times.
- Stay for 1–2 minutes, breathing into your hands and allowing tension to melt.
This simple exercise can be used anytime you feel overwhelmed. The body remembers how to soften — we just have to give it the space.
