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Micro Breaks: A Simple Way to Prevent Burnout and Support Self-Regulation
Burnout prevention starts with self-regulation, not willpower. In a culture that rewards constant output, many of us learn to push through stress signals without pausing. Over time, that pattern leads to nervous system overload, emotional exhaustion, and eventually burnout. The body adapts by staying in survival mode, even when the original stressor is long gone. Micro breaks offer a more realistic path. These are small, intentional pauses you weave into an ordinary day to su

Mema Mansouri, LICSW
Jan 239 min read
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