“From Burnout to Balance: Mid-Summer Holistic Tips for Overwhelmed Souls”
- Melissa Founder Of Your Holistic Boss
- Aug 8
- 2 min read
August can feel like summer’s climax—and its meltdown. If you are feeling stretched thin, energetically fried, or emotionally zapped, you are not alone.
From burnout to balance beat the overwhelm this summer perfect for the —body, mind, and soul.
Pause Before You Push
Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is stop.
Signs of burnout:
Waking up tired
Snapping at petty things
Feeling “off” but not sick
Try this 3-minute self-check-in:
“What’s one thing I can take off my plate today?”
Cooling Down the Nervous System
Your body is holding more stress than you think.
Cooling practices:
Legs-up-the-wall for 10 minutes
Cold foot soak with peppermint oil
Evening walks with no phone, just the breeze
Ayurveda says late summer is Pitta-overload time: calm the fire.
Nourish Instead of Numb
Overwhelm leads to mindless scrolling or bingeing. Try this instead:
Swap alcohol for herbal mocktails: lavender, lemon balm, chamomile.
Comfort food with a twist: baked sweet potatoes, cooling lentil soup.
Food should ground, not drain. Choose slow-cooked, easy-to-digest meals.
Energy Hygiene is Self-Care
Protecting your energy is not selfish—it is sacred.
Set boundaries around social obligations.
Clear energy with smoke (sage or Palo Santo) or sound (chimes, singing bowls)
Use affirmations like:
“I allow myself to rest. My worth is not in my output.”
Prep for Seasonal Transition
August is a doorway. Honour the shift.
Reflect: What did summer teach me?
Begin a gentle wind-down ritual: journal, detox bath, full moon ceremony.
Make space: donate clothes, clear inboxes, simplify.
Final Thoughts
Burnout is not a weakness—it is a message. Listen to your body. Your soul. Your energy.
Balance is not found in doing more. It is found in honouring your enough.
Goodbye burnout, hello balance
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