The Burnout Journal

ABOUT THE JOURNAL:

Burnout does not always look like falling apart. Sometimes it looks like continuing on, showing up, and doing what needs to be done while quietly feeling depleted inside. You may still be functioning, still caring, still trying, even as rest feels harder to reach and the weight you carry feels heavier than it used to.

This season can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself. Slowing down might feel uncomfortable, and resting may come with guilt instead of relief. You may wonder why things that once filled you no longer do, or why exhaustion feels deeper than just needing a good night’s sleep.

Inside this journal, you will find:

• Scripture that speaks to weariness and rest

• Encouragement for when you feel drained or overwhelmed

• Honest prayers for the days you feel empty or stretched thin

• Reflection questions to help you slow down and reconnect with what matters

• Gentle reminders that you are allowed to rest without guilt

Burnout is not a sign that you have failed. It is often the result of being strong for too long and carrying more than you were meant to hold alone. God does not meet your exhaustion with disappointment. He meets it with compassion and care.

Let this be a gentle place to breathe, to release what feels heavy, and to remember that rest is not something you have to earn. God is with you in the slowing down, and He is faithful to meet you there.