My algorithm seems to have decided I need to know everything there is to know about burnout. It's everywhere at the moment. So I'm not sure if burnout is the latest topic we're all talking about… or if Meta is trying to tell me something 😆 Either way, it's got me thinking about how often we use the word... Had a huge week? Burnt out. Work is driving you mad? Burnt out. Tired, cranky and don't want to talk to anyone? Must be burnout. But sometimes… aren't we just really tired? There's obviously a difference between having too much on for a few days and feeling like you've been running on empty for months. A decent sleep, a quiet weekend or a few days away can do wonders when you're tired. But then again, what about when they don't? When you've had the break, caught up on sleep and slowed things down a bit, but you still don't feel quite right. That's the bit I'm interested in. So I'm going to dig into burnout a little more over the next few weeks - what it actually is, what it isn't, how we end up there and, most importantly, what we can do about it. But let's start here: How do you know when you're just really tired and need a break… and when something bigger is going on?

Living with MND hasn't given me all the answers, but one thing it has taught me is that energy isn't just physical. It's emotional too. I used to think saying yes made me a good person. I wanted to help, be reliable, and not let anyone down. Looking back, I wish I'd understood sooner that there's a difference between saying yes because you genuinely want to... and saying yes because you feel guilty saying no. Those two things can look the same from the outside, but they feel very different on the inside. These days, before I commit to something, I'll often check in with myself and ask "can I do this without resenting it later?". It's a simple question, but it's helped me become much more honest about what I realistically have the capacity for. 💬 What's one thing you've become better at saying "no" to over the years?

What would it say? *my answer is in the comments 😋

You don’t need a new year, a new month, or a new week to start fresh — but hey, since it is Monday… why not now? This week, I challenge you to hit that invisible reset button. 👉 What’s one small thing you can do today to feel more aligned, more YOU? 💬 Comment below with your fresh start for the week — it could be as simple as drinking more water, reaching out to a friend, or finally saying “no” to something that drains your energy. Let’s inspire each other — you never know who needs to see your post today.

We're coming to the end of March so it’s time to revisit our goals and celebrate progress! Think about your goals from the last few months: 💡 What’s working? 💡 What’s been challenging? 💡 What needs tweaking? Set aside 10 minutes this week to reflect and adjust. If you’ve hit a roadblock, that’s okay - share it in the comments, and let’s brainstorm solutions together. Remember, progress isn’t always a straight line. What matters is that you keep moving forward! Let’s celebrate wins and support each other. Drop one recent success in the comments!